Description
xThe soft, symmetrical "living Christmas tree" that brings tropical evergreen elegance indoors and to the patio year-round.
The Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) isn't a true pine at all, but an ancient South Pacific conifer prized for its tiered, almost geometric symmetry. Soft, feathery needles in a rich emerald green radiate from horizontal branches arranged in neat whorls, giving the plant a stair-stepped, pyramidal silhouette that looks hand-shaped. Growth is slow and orderly, so it holds its handsome form for years. In its island home it can soar to 200 ft. with a 20-30 ft. spread, but in cultivation it is grown almost entirely as a graceful container tree: a tabletop accent when young, a striking floor specimen as it matures, and an outdoor patio or landscape tree only in frost-free climates.
Why growers choose the Norfolk Island Pine
- Year-round soft evergreen. Lush, fine-textured needles stay green through every season, indoors or out, with none of the prickliness of a true pine.
- Architectural symmetry. Branches grow in tidy horizontal tiers around a single straight trunk, creating a sculptural, perfectly conical shape.
- Beloved as a living holiday tree. Its naturally pyramidal form takes lights and small ornaments beautifully, then returns to being a houseplant the rest of the year.
- Slow and forgiving. Modest, unhurried growth means it stays in scale with its pot and rarely needs aggressive intervention.
- Tropical character anywhere. Grown as a patio or indoor tree from zone 3 up, planted outdoors only in the warmest regions (zones 9-11).
Use it as a focal-point container tree on a bright porch or sunroom, a sophisticated floor plant in a well-lit room, a seasonal indoor holiday tree, or, in frost-free coastal and tropical gardens, an elegant landscape specimen. It is a specimen plant, not a hedge or screening conifer.
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
We use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail to the continental US, Military addresses, Alaska, and Hawaii free of charge. Delivery of your order will be within 2 to 5 business days of the date it is shipped out.
SHIPPING AND ADDRESS CORRECTIONS:
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SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
We try very hard to keep all items in stock and available, but sometimes we encounter supply shortages. We attempt to bring product back into our inventory as soon as it is feasibly possible. In these scenarios, the products are unavailable to purchase on our website. We will not backorder product and will ship the entirety of your purchased order upon completion of your payment processing.
LOST OR DAMAGED SHIPMENTS:
If you receive a product that appears to be damaged, contact your local FedEx office or Post Office and have an inspection made. Do not throw away the shipping box or any shipping material, as the carrier will want to inspect it. We will arrange to have the product returned to us. We will then either issue you a credit or replace your item ASAP.
WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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