Pacific kauri - Agathis macrophylla

Description and Uses

Agathis macrophylla (Pacific kauri) is a tropical tree from Polonesia. It is mainly grown for its timber crops (medium shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 12 - 15 years.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). The tree`s wood is called Pacific kauri and has a density of 430 - 450 kg/m³. After 50 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Agathis macrophylla has a lifespan of 700 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 39 meters tall. It is fast growing and tolerates not less light than shade tolerant. Agathis macrophylla has a deep root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(ecto-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen. The tree`s flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by .

Agathis macrophylla thrives in an altitude of 5 to 1150 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 6°C and optimally between 25 - 28°C. The optimal rainfall is 4900 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1900 - 6000 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 4.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of clay.

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are and can be stored for 1 months. There are approximative 365 seeds/kg. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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