Araucaria heterophylla (A. excelsa) or Norfolk Island pine tree is not actually a pine. This open and airy conifer (cone-bearing tree) is a member of the ancient Araucariaceae family. The Norfolk ...

The Norfolk pine is most satisfying as a houseplant, one of the few conifers that will live successfully indoors. Easy to grow, a Norfolk will thrive for years indoors. It does so well for so many ...

QUESTION: We received a 2-foot-tall Norfolk Island pine as a gift. The plant has three main shoots. Do we keep all three, or should we eliminate all but one? When do we plant our pine outside? ANSWER: ...

Every year I get questions about the efficacy of buying a live -- meaning with roots in a pot -- Christmas tree. And every year the answer is the same: Don't waste your money unless you have a really, ...

Question: I had a 25ft. Norfolk pine blow down during hurricane. I have the top 6ft.in water living after 3 weeks. Can I plant this hoping it will survive? Do I need to cut into the trunk or just trim ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to decorating your Norfolk pine for the holidays, stick with lightweight Christmas ...

“I have a Norfolk Island pine that is starting to get too big for its space in my house. All the lower branches have fallen off too, so it’s looking rather odd these days. Is there something I can do ...

I have a Norfolk Island pine that is starting to get too big for its space in my house. All the lower branches have fallen off too. It was a present from a good friend, so I want to keep it going. Can ...

Your first introduction to Norfolk Island pine may have been when you received a small plant trimmed with ribbon and miniature red ornaments as a Christmas gift. But while many Norfolk Island pines ...

Q. Every year we purchase the little Christmas trees at our favorite box store to decorate and place as a table decoration on our holiday table and/or buffet table. After the holidays we generally ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Norfolk Island Pine. 123rf.com Q • I received a Norfolk Island pine as a gift. It needs repotting and stands 2- to 3-feet tall.