Wollemi Pine Tree 20/40cm (3L)
Wollemia nobilis
£205.00
The Wollemi Pine – Wollemia nobilis is a rare, ancient conifer with distinctive, fern-like foliage and a spongy, chocolate-brown bark. This slow-growing, hardy tree is perfect for UK gardens.
- ✓ This Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) is a truly remarkable, ancient tree that was thought to be extinct for millions of years until its rediscovery in 1994. With its distinctive, bright green, fern-like foliage and spongy, chocolate-brown bark, the Wollemi Pine is a captivating, conversation-starting addition to any UK garden.
- ✓ The Wollemi Pine is an exceptionally hardy, slow-growing conifer that can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C, making it a suitable choice for many gardens across the UK. It thrives in a range of soil types and climates, growing well in both full sun and partial shade.
- ✓ This young Wollemi Pine specimen is currently 20-40cm in height, but with the right care, it can eventually reach over 12 metres tall, developing a majestic, pyramidal shape. Its ultimate spread can reach up to 8 metres, making it a true statement piece in the garden.
- ✓ To care for your Wollemi Pine, plant it in well-draining, acidic soil and water regularly, especially during dry spells. Mulch the base of the tree to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly in early spring to maintain its natural shape and encourage growth.
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Wollemi Pine Tree Wollemia nobilis is a truly remarkable and ancient plant, often referred to as a “living fossil.” This captivating tree is native to a remote, inaccessible gorge in the Wollemi National Park, west of Sydney, Australia, where it was discovered in 1994 after being thought extinct for millions of years.
The Wollemi Pine is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach impressive heights of over 40 metres in its natural habitat. However, the specimen you are purchasing is a young, manageable 20-40cm in height, making it an ideal choice for UK gardens. Its unique, layered, fern-like foliage is a stunning shade of bright green, and the trunk develops a distinctive, spongy, chocolate-brown bark as the tree matures.
These remarkable trees are adaptable to a range of soil types and climates, thriving in both full sun and partial shade. They are also remarkably hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -10°C, making them a suitable choice for many UK gardens.
To care for your Wollemi Pine, ensure it is planted in well-draining, acidic soil and water regularly, especially during dry spells. Mulch the base of the tree to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly in early spring to maintain its natural, pyramidal shape. With the right care and attention, your Wollemi Pine will grow into a majestic, conversation-starting specimen in your garden.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Please note: Decorative pots shown are for display purposes only. Your tree will be supplied in a standard plastic nursery pot shown in the other pictures.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pot Size
3 litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-10°C to -5°C (H4)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Slight
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | This item |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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