Araucaria bidwillii
“Bunya Pine”
TREE 30 TO 40 METRES TALLTowering rainforest canopy tree with straight trunks & rough dark bark & sharp pointed leaves. Flowers January/February. Large edible nuts are delicious raw & roasted & prized bush tucker. Good cabinet timber. Frost & drought tolerant.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
| Family | Araucariaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Soil | Adaptable, Loam |
| Habitat | Dry Rainforest |
| Features | |
| Bush Food Plants, Clay Tolerant Species, Drought Tolerant Species, Edible Fruit Plants, Frost Tolerant Plants, Native Timber Trees, Rainforest Garden Plants, Rainforest Timbers | |
| Localities | |
| Central Queensland, North Stradbroke Island, Sunshine Coast district | |
