Prumnopitys ladei Mount Spurgeon Black Pine

Prumnopitys ladei Mount Spurgeon Black Pine is a rare tropical native pine from the granite slopes of the Atherton Tablelands in northern Queensland. This elegant tree features deep glossy, fern-like, herringbone foliage and a slender upright habit. A member of the Podocarpus (plum pine) family, it occasionally produces small blue-purple, plum-like fruits. In its natural rainforest habitat it can reach up to 20 metres, but remains much smaller in cooler climates and full sun. Beautiful planted in rows for a formal effect, or as a striking feature tree in the landscape.

Soil: Plant in a free-draining neutral to acid soil rich in organic matter.
Conditions: Full sun to partly shaded sheltered position. Despite its tropical origins, it can stand cool temperatures as far south as Sydney and even Canberra once established. Tolerates salt soils and moderate frost once established.
Size: Height 6m x width 5m (slow growing)