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Queensland Kauri Pine - Agathis robusta
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Queensland Kauri Pine, Agathis robusta
One of Australia's most commanding native conifers, Agathis robusta delivers scale, permanence, and architectural presence that few species can match. A legacy specimen for significant properties, planted once, admired for generations.
Why Queensland Kauri Pine
Monumental Scale: Reaches 30–50m at maturity, with a powerful upright form that dominates any landscape composition.
Evergreen Structure: Dense, deep-green foliage retained year-round provides consistent visual weight and canopy presence.
Climate Resilience: Established specimens handle drought and wind exposure with minimal intervention, suited to a range of Australian conditions.
Exceptional Longevity: A centuries-lived species; an investment that appreciates well beyond any single development cycle.
Low Maintenance Overhead: Naturally symmetrical habit requires no corrective pruning and minimal ongoing care once established.
Ideal Applications
Landmark Feature Specimen: The defining vertical element for estate properties, large residential projects, and civic landscapes.
Windbreak and Shelter Planting: Effective structural screening in open or exposed sites on rural and semi-rural properties.
Avenue and Parkland Planting: A stately choice for boulevard treatments, institutional grounds, and botanic collections.
Reforestation and Timber Estates: A proven species for high-value sustainable timber programs and conservation plantings.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy loams but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 2–3 years until well established, reducing frequency as the tree matures. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 30–50m
Width: 8–15m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia (Queensland and northern New South Wales)
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
