Wollemi Pine
Wollemia nobilis
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A rare, prehistoric coniferous tree with soft, feathery foliage and a columnar form. It requires cool conditions and protection from intense heat, making it suitable only for temperate climates.
Why grow it
Wollemia nobilis offers an unusual structural element compared to common conifers, with its distinctive soft, feathery foliage and narrow columnar habit. It can serve as a specimen plant in cool-climate gardens where temperature stability allows reliable establishment, though it does not provide the cold hardiness or drought tolerance of many temperate zone conifers.
Watch out for
This species demands consistent moisture and is sensitive to drought stress once established. Young plants benefit from afternoon shade protection and air circulation to reduce fungal issues, particularly in humid climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Araucariaceae
Native Range
Australia (Wollemi National Park, New South Wales)
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A rare, prehistoric coniferous tree with soft, feathery foliage and a columnar form. It requires cool conditions and protection from intense heat, making it suitable only for temperate climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Wollemi Pine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Wollemia nobilis offers an unusual structural element compared to common conifers, with its distinctive soft, feathery foliage and narrow columnar habit. It can serve as a specimen plant in cool-climate gardens where temperature stability allows reliable establishment, though it does not provide the cold hardiness or drought tolerance of many temperate zone conifers.
Watch out for
This species demands consistent moisture and is sensitive to drought stress once established. Young plants benefit from afternoon shade protection and air circulation to reduce fungal issues, particularly in humid climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Araucariaceae
Native Range
Australia (Wollemi National Park, New South Wales)
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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