A tall native kauri with a straight trunk, smooth bark and broad, leathery glossy-green leaves unusual for a conifer. A stately feature and shade tree for subtropical and warm-temperate gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 30 m H × 10 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Queensland Kauri
Agathis robusta is a slow-growing tree in the Araucariaceae family, native to Queensland. It reaches around 30 m tall and 10 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Queensland Kauri
Queensland Kauri suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Queensland Kauri does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Queensland Kauri is regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Queensland Kauri in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Queensland Kauri in the garden
Queensland Kauri earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Queensland Kauri with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Queensland Kauri
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