Trees Around The World Tour - BUNYA

Araucaria bidwillii       |       Araucariaceae     |      bunya tree

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This species grows up to 90 feet tall. The trunks are branchless half way up from the base and branches contain many deep green leaves. Juvenile leaves are glossy and sharp, while mature leaves are smaller, stiff and sharp to touch. Female fruiting cones eventually produce football-sized pods every few years after the plant has reached reproductive maturity. Seeds produce a tuber, an underground storage organ, that waits for several years to grow. The popularity of the seeds with the Aborigines of Australia, is recognized by a Bunya Festival, which celebrates peace.

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum Trees Around The World Tour page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)