A massive, dome-crowned Australian native conifer with glossy stiff foliage and very large edible-seeded cones, a traditional Aboriginal bush food. A long-lived feature and shade tree for large open spaces.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 35 m H × 12 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Bunya Pine
Araucaria bidwillii is a slow-growing tree in the Araucariaceae family, native to Queensland. It reaches around 35 m tall and 12 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Bunya Pine
Bunya Pine suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Bunya Pine does best in free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Bunya Pine does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Bunya Pine in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Bunya Pine in the garden
Bunya Pine 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 Bunya Pine. 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 Bunya Pine
Plant Sale lists Bunya Pine as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
