Brazilian Pine

Also known as Paraná Pine, Candelabra Tree, Araucaria, Pino de Misiones

Crowns of adult Brazilian pines flatten into a striking candelabra shape high above the canopy in subtropical South American highlands. Sharp, lance-shaped needles blanket the thick whorled branches, surrounding massive seed cones that take two years to mature. Native wildlife relies heavily on these energy-rich seeds, which historically provided an important food source for Indigenous populations throughout the region.