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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Queensland Kauri does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Queensland Kauri in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate as Queensland Kauri. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. 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
Plant Sale lists Queensland Kauri as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
