Scientific Name: Agathis robusta

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  • Pronunciation:
    AG-a-this row-BUST-ah
  • Common Name:
    Kauri Pine
  • Derivation:
    Agathis: Gr. for ball of thread. Refers to catkins of female flowers. robusta: L. robusta - well-developed, robust.
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    ARAUCARIACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Male and female parts separately on same tree
  • Fruit:
    Cone
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest. Grows on sand mass in Cooloola scrubs. Recorded from Tewantin to Maryborough and Fraser Island.
  • Species List:
    Kin Kin Arboretum, FI Podberscek, St. Teresa's, Cooloothin Corner, Fraser Island, Johns, Janet, Batianoff 87, Boreen Point, Kin Kin Scrub Dandaloo, RE 12.9-10.16. RE 12.9-10.16. RE 12.9-10.16x1.
Cultural Notes

Creamy white to pale brown softwood timber. Used for lining, indoor fittings and cabinet work.

Identification Notes

Tall symmetrical tree with irregularly whorled branches. ||Trunk straight, not buttressed. ||Leaves alternate. ||

Landscaping Notes

Height can be controlled for landscaping. Noosa Council Preferred Species list . Successfully propogated by Noosa & District Landcare||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||Indoor/pot plant potential.||Often seen in older parks and gardens, planted for its stately formal appearance, as an avenue, or 'signature' tree. It makes an unusual indoor plant when young. (Darren Mansfield)