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Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii)

Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) is a tall evergreen coniferous tree native to northeastern Australia, particularly in Queensland.

A large tree growing up to 50 metres high.

Virtually odour-less (contrary to other species of pine trees).

Common in tropical Queensland and found along the East coast of Australia and in Papua New Guinea.

Widely planted in Australia as an ornament and in timber plantations.

Growth of this tree is slow.

Special uses of this tree: shade tree, street tree, windbreaker.

Has noninvasive roots.

Suitable in full sunlight.

Drought and pollution resistant.

Tree location

  • Main Avenue Lidcombe
  • Brooks Circuit in Botanica 

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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