Live Holiday Tree Norfolk Island Pine

A Living Holiday Tree

If you are a Plant Person and you celebrate the holiday season, you might want to consider using a Norfolk Island Pine for your holiday tree this year. They are great little evergreen trees with strong branches that can hold some cherished ornaments, a silver strand of glittery garland or strings of popcorn! These great little trees can also double as an unusual houseplant throughout the remainder of the year and can also be used as an exterior patio plant in milder climates. Talk about reuse and recycle...no more old tree to throw away, pine needles in the carpet or sap on the floor.

Norfolk Island Pine, or Araucaria heterophylla, is an evergreen tree native to Norfolk Island in the Pacific Ocean.

These plants can be found almost everywhere during the holidays, ranging in size from about 1 foot tall to 4 feet tall. If you purchase one make sure it is healthy looking and green. You can visit my website PlantAndFlowerInfo.com for more information on Norfolk Island Pine, so you can care for it properly. Make sure you pick up a few pretty Poinsettias while you are out shopping! Have a happy and safe holiday season!

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