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Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii)

Price range: $12.50 through $39.95

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Dispatched from NSW. Advanced stock requires custom heavy freight logistics.

Extreme Heat & Pollution Tolerance
50mm to Massive 100L Sizes
Unlimited Commercial Supply
Prehistoric Symmetrical Canopy

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The Indestructible Native Architectural Conifer

If you need a tree that provides towering architectural scale while demanding almost zero maintenance, the Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) is the ultimate solution. Native to the eastern coastline of Australia, it is a prehistoric survivor that has become a staple of modern commercial landscaping and farm forestry due to its unbreakable resilience against heat, pollution, drought, and poor soils. Because we have direct, immediate access to Australia’s premier wholesale growers in the Illawarra region, we can fulfil any project requirement. Whether you need 50mm tubestock starters for a massive acreage windbreak or you are a landscape architect requiring a row of towering 100L mature specimens for an instant commercial feature, we have the supply chain to deliver.

The ultimate survivor — extensively proven in harsh SW Sydney highway and urban plantings

Five distinct grades available: 100mm, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm, and massive advanced bags

Specialist bulk supply for farm forestry, acreage avenues, and commercial development

A globally revered, fast-growing native timber and landscape specimen

At a Glance

Pot Sizes: 100mm / 140mm / 180mm / 200mm / Advanced Bags (up to 100L+)
Est. Heights: 20cm (100mm) up to 1m+ (200mm) | Advanced stock up to 4m+
Mature Size: 30–50m tall (requires immense landscape space)
Growth Habit: Tall, symmetrical, dome-shaped emergent canopy
Style: Commercial Landscape / Farm Forestry / Acreage Windbreak

UNDERSTANDING OUR COMMERCIAL GRADING*
*Heights measured from the base of the pot to the tip of the leader. Advanced bagged stock requires custom heavy freight logistics.

100mm (20cm) & 140mm (45–60cm): Vigorous starters designed for bulk forestry and mass acreage planting.
180mm (70–90cm) & 200mm (1m+): Deeply established structural stock showing heavy lateral branching. Ideal for immediate residential/acreage impact.
Advanced Bags (up to 100L & 4m tall): Sourced on demand for commercial landscape architects requiring instant scale.

The Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) is a living monument. It earns its name from its distinctive outer bark, which peels off in tough, horizontal “hoops” that remain on the forest floor long after the tree has fallen. Today, it is arguably Australia’s most reliable large-scale architectural conifer. If you drive through the major highway corridors of South West Sydney, you will see mature Hoop Pines thriving despite constant radiant heat, heavy pollution, and compacted soils.

At Sequoia Valley Farms, we don’t just sell single trees; we supply entire projects. Because our primary supply comes directly from an elite, internationally exporting wholesale grower in the Illawarra region, we bypass all standard retail bottlenecks. Whether you are a landowner looking to buy Hoop Pines to establish a native timber lot, or a developer needing fifty 100L specimens for an urban subdivision, we guarantee immediate access and uncompromised quality.

Bulletproof Urban Resilience: Extensively used in highway and commercial plantings because it tolerates heavy pollution, extreme heat, and long periods of neglect.
Premium Native Timber: It is one of Australia's most important softwood plantation species, yielding a pale, fine-grained, high-value timber for cabinet making and construction.
Direct Wholesale Access: We personally source our stock from the Illawarra's premier international grower, ensuring we can supply massive bulk orders instantly.
Acreage Windbreaks: Its deep root system and tough, spiky foliage make it an incredibly effective, long-lived windbreak for exposed rural properties.

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The Hoop Pine is an Araucariaceae legend. Pair it with its historic cousins to build an authentic Jurassic landscape.

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★★★★★

"We used SVF to supply one hundred 140mm Hoop Pines for a rural boundary planting. The stock was incredibly uniform and deeply rooted, and it handled the transition into the paddock perfectly despite a dry start to the season."

— John R. — Acreage Owner, Coffs Harbour (NSW)

★★★★★

"Finding a nursery that can actually execute a bulk order of advanced stock is difficult. Sequoia sourced 20 massive 100L-bagged Hoop Pines for our commercial development in Sydney and coordinated the heavy freight seamlessly."

— Simon T. — Landscape Architect, Zetland (NSW)

★★★★★

"I bought the 200mm size for a large feature planting. The tree was over a metre tall, exceptionally healthy, and had brilliant lateral structure. A fantastic native alternative to exotic pines."

— Don S. — Native Plant Enthusiast, Armidale (NSW)

Is the Hoop Pine suitable for a standard suburban backyard?

No. This is a massive, emergent canopy tree that can easily exceed 30 metres in height with a very wide, spreading root system. It must only be planted on large acreages, commercial properties, public parks, or wide rural avenues well away from underground plumbing and building foundations.

Can you supply bulk orders for farm forestry or massive commercial developments?

Absolutely. Because we have direct, local access to an elite wholesale grower network that supplies domestic and international markets, our capacity is virtually uncapped. We can supply everything from massive runs of 50mm forestry starters to rows of 4-metre-tall advanced ex-ground trees. Contact us for a direct commercial quote.

Will it survive frost?

Yes. While it prefers the warmer coastal climates of NSW and QLD, it is highly adaptable. It will handle light to moderate frosts once established, though very young tubestock should be protected during their first winter if planted in heavily frost-prone southern regions.

Can I get this shipped to Tasmania or Western Australia?

Yes, but with strict size limitations. Because our suppliers are not TAS-certified, all orders to WA, NT, and TAS must pass through our Plant Concierge for biosecurity treatment. Because these states mandate Express Post, we can only ship the 100mm, 140mm, and 180mm sizes (up to 105cm max length). Advanced bags and 200mm stock cannot clear interstate freight limits.

Detailed Description and Specs

The Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) is a towering, evergreen conifer native to the dry rainforests and coastal regions of eastern Australia and New Guinea. It is an incredibly fast-growing, long-lived architectural specimen that dominates the upper canopy, easily reaching 50 metres in the wild.

When young, the tree has a somewhat sparse, open habit, but it quickly matures into a dense, symmetrical, highly attractive dome-shaped canopy. The foliage is sharp, rigid, and awl-shaped, while the distinctive dark, rough bark peels horizontally in “hoops” (giving the tree its common name). It is one of Australia’s most commercially valuable softwood timber species, yielding high-quality, knot-free wood.

Here’s why we think you’ll want to buy a Hoop Pine:

Species: Araucaria cunninghamii (Hoop Pine / Moreton Bay Pine)
Foliage: Sharp, rigid, awl-shaped green leaves.
Bark: Dark, rough, peeling in distinctive horizontal bands or “hoops.”
Growth Rate: Fast (for a conifer) once established.
Best For: Farm forestry, commercial development, highway buffers, and acreage avenues.

Care and Planting Guide

The Hoop Pine is famous for its “plant it and forget it” resilience. Once established, it requires almost zero maintenance.

Sunlight & Location: Thrives in full sun. It requires a massive footprint—do not plant near buildings, powerlines, or plumbing infrastructure.
Soil & Drainage: Exceptionally adaptable. While it thrives in rich volcanic soils, it will successfully grow in poor, compacted, sandy, or rocky soils. It will even tolerate slightly saline coastal soils, provided it is set back from the direct salt-spray line.
Watering: Water deeply during the first 12 months to encourage a strong, deep taproot. Once mature, it is incredibly drought-tolerant and will survive purely on natural rainfall in most regions.
Pruning: Never prune the central leader (growing tip), or you will ruin the tree’s natural symmetrical architecture. The tree will naturally shed its lower branches as it gains height.

Shipping and Delivery

Eastern States (NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA)
Standard sizes (100mm to 200mm) are eligible for fast dispatch via our secure plant freight network.

Advanced Bagged / Ex-Ground Specimens (up to 100L & 4m+ tall)
Massive landscaping trees cannot be sent via standard courier. We coordinate specialist heavy agricultural freight for these commercial sizes across the Eastern Seaboard. Please contact us directly for a custom landscape logistics quote.

Western Australia, Northern Territory & Tasmania
Shipping Araucaria cunninghamii to WA, NT, and TAS is subject to strict biosecurity inspections and mandatory quarantine treatments via our Plant Concierge.
⚠️ Size Restrictions Apply: Because quarantine states mandate Express Post pathways, shipments are strictly capped at 105cm in length. Advanced/ex-ground stock and tall 200mm stock cannot be shipped interstate. Only 100mm, 140mm, and 180mm sizes are eligible for WA/NT/TAS delivery.

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