Norfolk Island Pine or Christmas Tree, Araucaria excels, originated from Norfolk Island, off the coast of Australia in the South Pacific.
Norfolk Island Pines can be bought as seedlings or as small potted plants from nurseries here in Guyana. They are specially grown for this season by the hundreds.
Although, this is a slow-growing evergreen, the stiff branches are ornamentally symmetrical covered with prickly needle-like pines from the main trunk in tiers making them look different from your average Christmas tree. It likes good light, ventilation and likes to be moist.
Norfolk Island Pines are very popular around Christmas time as they are used as live Christmas trees.
