Hoop Pine For Your Project | Kareela Tree Farm

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Culture and Heritage

Long before modern Australia, Hoop Pines (Araucaria cunninghamii) formed an integral part of the cultural and ecological landscape along the east coast.

Known to First Nations peoples of Northern New South Wales as “Kumbi”, and further north through Yuggera and Turrbal Country as “Kumbartcho”, the Hoop Pine was revered for its strength, resilience, and enduring presence within Country. These majestic emergent trees reaching heights of up to 60 metres held both practical and spiritual significance, providing materials for shelter and ceremony while symbolising continuity and connection to the land.

Across the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr, and Yugambeh Nations, Hoop Pine forests once covered vast areas of what is now the Byron Bay hinterland, part of the ancient Big Scrub rainforest. These forests were central gathering places rich with food, medicine, and meaning woven into the cultural and spiritual lives of First Nations peoples for countless generations.

Today, at Kareela Tree Farm, the enduring presence of the Hoop Pine stands as a living link between this deep heritage and the landscapes of the future a legacy of strength, renewal, and respect for Country

At Kareela — meaning “place of trees and water” — we honour the enduring connection between these ancient trees and Australia’s First Nations peoples. We recognise and deeply respect the traditions of care, custodianship, and relationship to land that continue to guide sustainable living and stewardship today.

Hoop Pines (Araucaria cunninghamii) are now celebrated as the monarchs of both forest and city. In their natural ecosystems, they rise high above the subtropical rainforest canopy as true emergent species, shaping the skyline of the Byron Bay hinterland and beyond. In our urban environments, they continue this proud role offering strong vertical form, natural shade, cooling benefits, and a timeless Australian identity within parks, streetscapes, and civic spaces.

Their majestic form, tall, straight trunks crowned by a dense, evergreen canopy makes Hoop Pines uniquely suited to cool, frame, and define public spaces, developments, and large-scale landscape projects. Every Kareela-grown tree carries this heritage forward, combining natural beauty with proven resilience.

Planting Hoop Pines within modern landscapes not only honours their ancient forest origins and cultural importance to First Nations communities, but also helps secure a cooler, greener, and more resilient future for generations to come.

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Hoop Pine Trees for your Project

Resilient. Sustainable. Reliable.
Hoop Pines — the adaptable Australian native for modern landscapes, with guaranteed supply from Kareela Tree Farm.

Roma St Parklands, Brisbane QLD

Adaptable and Resilient

Hoop Pines (Araucaria cunninghamii) thrive in a wide range of environments — from coastal regions to inner-city landscapes — making them ideal for parks, streetscapes, public spaces, and large-scale developments. They adapt easily to different soil types and perform exceptionally well in both subtropical and temperate climates across Eastern Australia.

Naturally resilient, Hoop Pines are highly tolerant of drought, wind, and urban air pollution, ensuring long-term performance with minimal maintenance. Their adaptable, non-invasive root systems make them a safe and reliable choice for urban settings, posing no threat to underground services, pavements, or surrounding infrastructure.

These qualities make Hoop Pines one of Australia’s most versatile and sustainable native species, delivering strength, structure, and evergreen beauty to both new and established landscapes.

Kareela Tree Farm, Binna Burra NSW

Mature Presence

Our field-grown Hoop Pine trees are naturally spaced and hardened to real-world conditions, producing stronger, more resilient specimens that outperform container-grown stock after transplanting.

Grown in open soil under natural light, wind, and rainfall, each Kareela tree develops balanced root systems and structural stability that ensure exceptional establishment success once replanted. This process results in healthier, long-lived trees with superior form, durability, and adaptability — ideal for parks, streetscapes, and large-scale landscape developments across Eastern Australia.

Rural Hoop Pine Planing near Bangalow NSW

Rural hoop pine planting near Bangalow NSW

Native and Sustainable

As a native Australian species, the Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) plays a vital role in supporting local biodiversity and ecological balance. Its use in landscaping and urban greening projects helps restore native canopy cover, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, and strengthen regional ecosystems.

Chosen increasingly for sustainable urban planting, Hoop Pines are a responsible and climate-resilient choice for councils, architects, and developers seeking to combine environmental integrity with long-term design impact. By planting native species like the Hoop Pine, modern landscapes contribute to a healthier, more self-sustaining environment across Eastern Australia.

Low Maintenance

Once established, Hoop Pines (Araucaria cunninghamii) are hardy, low-maintenance trees with exceptional longevity and resilience — making them a smart, future-focused choice for green infrastructure and urban landscapes.

Naturally drought-tolerant and highly adaptable, Hoop Pines thrive in changing climates and challenging environments, from coastal zones to dense urban areas. Their enduring strength and upright form make them an invaluable investment for councils, landscape architects, and developers seeking to create sustainable, climate-ready environments that will stand the test of time.

Reassurance and Reliability

When you specify Kareela Hoop Pines in your project documentation, you can do so with confidence. We guarantee consistent supply of premium, field-grown trees — with no substitutions, no delays, and no surprises.

By maintaining more than 4,500 mature Hoop Pines in active production, Kareela Tree Farm removes procurement risk for landscape architects, planners, councils, and developers across Eastern Australia. Our commitment to reliability, quality, and clear communication ensures your project stays on schedule and achieves the intended design outcome — every time.

Kareela Tree Farm, Binna Burra NSW

Are Hoop Pine Trees Suitable for Your Project? | Benefits, Applications & Specifications

Kareela’s advanced ex-ground Hoop Pines are ideally suited to a wide range of urban, civic, rural, and commercial landscape projects where immediate presence, longevity, and resilience are essential.

Grown in the fertile Byron Bay hinterland, our ex-ground trees are cultivated under natural field conditions, allowing them to develop balanced root systems and exceptional structural integrity. Once professionally lifted and prepared, each specimen is ready for successful transplanting — ensuring strong establishment and long-term growth performance across Eastern Australia.