Amboina Pine

Agathis dammara

Physical Characteristics

Agathis dammara is an evergreen Tree growing to 50 m (164ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. The flowers are pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Indonesia, Philippines.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None Known

Medicinal Uses

None Known

Known Hazards

None known