Araucaria cunninghamii

Also known as the Hoop Pine, it is an evergreen tree native to the coastal area of southeastern Oceania. The tree grows fast in its native region but slowly in Hong Kong.

This tree is one of the key preserved trees located in the heart of Queen’s Hill Development. Its slender and lofty silhouette can be seen from a distance and is aesthetically pleasing.

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About conifer trees...

Coniferous trees appeared approximately 280 million years ago and is considered to be the longest-lived tree on the planet. There are about 840 species of coniferous trees in the world and they generally have a long life span.

Coniferous trees are called gymnosperms in botany, and their seeds are bare and wrapped in cones. The vast majority of coniferous trees are evergreen. Their leaves are generally coniferous or scale-like which is different from commonly board-leaved tree.