Norfolk Island Pine: Keep It Indoors—Not for Georgia Landscapes

Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is a tropical plant, not a true pine, and cannot survive Georgia winters outdoors. Despite its potential 200-foot height in the wild, it must remain a houseplant here. Provide bright light (a sunny bay window), cool temperatures (~65°F), and slightly moist soil. Lower branches brown and drop if light is insufficient. Its cousin, China fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata), can grow outdoors in warm, protected spots.