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Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla


Location: 43140 Mission Blvd.
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: Oceania
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Conifer, native to Norfolk Island (between Australia and New Zealand), also called a Norfolk Island Pine. A very formal, pyramidal tree with beautifully proportioned branches spreading out in horizontal planes and densely covered with small, bright green, needle-like leaves. There are three 80' Star Pines on the property.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker



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