Norfolk Island Pine
by James Temple
Title
Norfolk Island Pine
Artist
James Temple
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The first European known to have sighted Norfolk Island, and thus the Norfolk Island pine, Captain James Cook, in 1774, on his second voyage to the South Pacific. Cook landed on Norfolk Island, and reported on the presence of large quantities of tall, straight trees which appeared to be suitable for use as masts and yards for sailing ships. It grows well in deep sand, as long as it receives reliable water when young. This, and its tolerance of salt and wind, makes it ideal for coastal situations. On Moloka'i the tree is used as a wind break between crops.
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June 9th, 2010
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