Araucaria bidwillii

Species

Also called Bunya pine, Bunya-bunya

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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typetree

“Bunya trees are dioecious or monoecious, producing separate male and female cones on the same or different trees” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Days to germination28–84 days

“Germination takes 4–12 weeks at 20–25 °C” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Germination temperature68–77 °F

“Germination takes 4–12 weeks at 20–25 °C” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Lightfull sun

“Ensure the site receives full sun for at least six hours daily” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Waterdeep soak to encourage deep roots

“Weekly during dry spells 20–30 L per tree; deep soak to encourage deep roots” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Soil pH5.5–7

“Soil pH 5.5 – 7.0” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Hardiness zones9 – 11

“USDA Hardiness Zones 9 – 11” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Spacing394–591 in

“Allow 10–15 m between trees for timber or nut production” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Height2165.5–2559 in

“The tree can reach 30–50 meters in height” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationseed

“Bunya Nut is primarily grown from fresh seed” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Transplantautumn or early spring

“Plant in autumn or early spring, staking young trees against wind” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Pestsaphids, scale insects, spider mites

“young trees can suffer from Aphids and Scale insects. Monitor new growth in spring and apply horticultural oil or insecticidal soap if infestations appear.” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Diseasesroot rot (phytophthora)

“Root rot caused by Phytophthora can occur in poorly drained soils” — How to Grow Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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