Three species of Australian pine are common in the United States. Snyder, S. A. 1992. Australian pine poses a serious threat to some wildlife species. It forms dense roots, which deplete soil moisture and break water and sewer lines. Cutting often induces sprouting, so it is not an effective control method.
Australian pine is a medium to tall evergreen tree.
Its leaves are jointed and scalelike. Its fruits are round and warty with winged seeds. Australian pine fixes nitrogen with the aid of Frankia spp. fungi. Seeds average 300,000 per pound. No pregermination treatment is necessary.