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Wollemi Pine Number 856 – 430mm Pot
430mm Pot
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Here is your chance to own one of our Ancient Giants!
Our 430mm potted Wollemi Trees are the premium sized and aged trees that represent the pinnacle of the Wollemi production program. A limited selection of trees from each heritage year of propagation are withheld from sale and grown on with great pride and love to become these limited edition specimens, with each tree usually having achieved a level of maturity to throw male and sometime female cones.
Like all the Wollemi Pines these mature trees develop their individuality and each tree has been lovingly nurtured and cared for so it can express it’s own personality. Because of this we are listing them individually so you can choose your perfect tree.
Tree Number 856 is from the 2008 Crop Heritage. Lovingly propagated and raised in 2008 by Gary & Westy; two of our longstanding Wollemi Carers who each managed a decade of Wollemi production.
This beautiful specimen is a whole forest in a pot! Measuring is a little over 200 cm tall (November 2022), this multistemmed beauty has 7 smaller trunks emerging from below the beautifully tall and extremelt straight main trunk. And because it is Spring the lower foliage is showing off gorgeous lime green ends that will gradually deepen in colour as the season progresses.
The Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) is one of the world’s oldest and rarest plants dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. With less than 100 adult trees known to exist in the wild, the Wollemi Pine has been the focus of extensive research to safeguard its survival. Assist in the conservation effort by growing your own Wollemi Pine and becoming part of one of the most dramatic comebacks in natural history. The Wollemi Pine will naturally grow to a large narrow tree, sometimes with multiple trunks. Featuring dark green mature foliage and bubbly bark once mature, the new growth in Spring shows off a soft bronze-green tinge before turning bright green and then a deeper green.
Wollemi Pines can grow up to 10-15m in the ground, however they can be kept as a stunning feature plant in a good size pot.
Here is a great opportunity to have this iconic Jurassic plant in your garden or on your patio thanks to improved propagation techniques that have secured good future stocks of this world famous tree.
Wollemi Pines grow to their surroundings, and will be content for up to 15 years in a large pot, making this a great gift for someone special. Perfect as a potted genuine Australian Christmas Tree!
Supplied as a potted plant.
CLICK AND COLLECT ONLY PLEASE NOTE: This product is currently offered online as ‘Click & Collect’ only and is available to pick up from our nursery store in Monbulk, Victoria. due to the size and weight of this item. If you would like to have it delivered please call 1300 606 242 and we can provide a custom freight quote to an address of your choosing.
These orders will be shipped by courier therefore we need a physical address in order to deliver the goods. We are unable to deliver these to Post Office Boxes.
Important Reminder: While we take great care in the realistic representation of our products, many variables such as climatic conditions, natural variation or manufacturing changes may affect the precise appearance of each variety. Generally, images used are of mature specimens whilst supplied stock may be dormant or juvenile plants that will develop with time. The images are intended as a guide only.
- Frost tolerant once established
- Suitable for areas with part shade
- Suitable for areas with full shade
- Ideal in pots or containers
- Grows 2.5m wide
- Grows to 10 - 15m high
- Ideal Growing Regions:
Cool- Temperate
- Arid
- Semi-arid
- Mild Tropical
- Tropical
- View growing regions on the Climate Map
Cool
Temperate
Arid
Semi-arid
Mild Tropical
TropicalAvailability: OUT OF STOCK/OUT OF SEASON! Available to order all year, unless sold out.
$1,700.00
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Not for the following states due to quarantine restrictions
- TAS
- WA
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At Garden Express, we want to ensure that you have a positive purchasing experience. On the off chance your plants get stuck in the mail or haven’t arrived in the best condition, we ask that you reach out to us promptly with any concerns or issues. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 1300 606 242, Monday to Friday EST, contacting us through social media platforms may be less reliable, so we encourage you to use our email.
Please note that it’s important to get in touch with our customer service team within 7 days of receiving your order if you have any concerns as claims regarding arrival condition after 7 days of arrival will not be recognised.
Please also remember not to dispose of any items until you’ve spoken to us, as to be eligible for a replacement, credit, or refund, we may request photos or additional information for any item(s) in question.
If you need to make a return, please contact our Customer Service department via email at [email protected] or by phone at 1300 606 242 for authorisation before proceeding. Once again contacting us through social media platforms may be less reliable, so we encourage you to use our email or phone number for a smoother experience.
It is also important to mention that discounted ‘end-of-season’ stock is sold on an ‘as is’ basis and is exempt from this guarantee. While this stock is generally sound, we recommend planting these items as soon as possible.
Our team packs and dispatches each day based on the best timing of delivery service to your state. This way we can ensure your order is in transit for the shortest time possible.
Delivery is normally via Australia Post with larger orders delivered via StarTrack Express* courier. We service virtually all areas of Australia with only those areas not serviced by these organisations being excluded (e.g. remote islands and Territories such as Christmas Island, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands, Groote Eylandt). We do not deliver outside Australia but happily deliver orders placed from overseas for Australian delivery. Our regular delivery charge for basic items is $12.50 Australia-wide, regardless of the number of items ordered. Due to their higher freight costs, bulky or heavy products such as roses, large pots and a small number of hard goods have higher delivery charges. The summary of all current delivery options is:
- Basic Postage $12.50: Applies to orders NOT containing Roses, 120mm and larger pots/grow-bags, Bare-rooted Trees, Composting Buckets, nor any items with individually specified delivery charges, all delivered at one time, will incur the normal $12.50 freight charge. These items are referred to as “Basic Items“.
- Roses & Larger Potted Items $16.90: Applies to orders containing bush Roses, 120mm up to 155mm pot/grow-bags, Composting Buckets, together with other products delivered at the same time will incur a $16.90 freight charge. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the quantity of pots in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Small Trees & Large Pots $25.50: Applies to orders containing Trixie Fruit Trees, Dwarf Fruit Trees, Lilac Trees, Standard and/or Patio Roses, 160mm up to a 200mm pot/grow-bags, together with other products delivered at the same time will incur a $25.50 freight charge. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the quantity of pots in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Trees up to 1m $35.00: Applies to orders containing smaller bare-rooted trees up to 1m in height. Larger items or pots/grow-bags greater than 200mm, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $35.00 freight charge. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Trees 1m up to 1.49m $50.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 1 to 1.49m in height. Bare Rooted trees 1m to 1.5m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $50.00 freight charge. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Trees 1.5m up to 2m $85.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 1.5 to 2m in height. Bare Rooted trees 1.5m to 2m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $85.00 charge. This consists of $65.00 Freight Fee and $20 Oversize Surcharge, as charged by the Courier. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Trees 2m up to 3m $135.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 2 to 3m in height. Bare Rooted trees 2m to 3m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $135.00 charge. This consists of $95.00 Freight Fee and $40 Oversize Surcharge, as charged by the Courier. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case. **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
- Orders containing products with explicitly stated delivery charges will incur charges as detailed in the individual product description.
- Express Post: If you require your order to be sent Express Post, please call our office and we will arrange a quote. Please Note: Quarantine orders cannot be sent using Express Post; our experience is that it will actually delay your order due to the inspection process required for entry into these states.
- Order Split Fee: Some items may be delayed due to climatic or growing habits prevent them from being harvested at the time of being offered for purchase. You will be offered a choice to wait until all items on your order are available or to receive what is currently available for an additional freight charge of $5.00.
- We continue to maintain the simplest form of postage costs for the large variety of products we range, however in occasional circumstances of oversized orders and/or delivery location, the cost of freight can significantly impact delivery of an order therefore we reserve the right to refuse the order or contact the customer to discuss freight options and pricing.
Orders containing products from two different seasons (eg Rose or spring bulb pre-orders) that require separate deliveries will incur two delivery charges at the relevant rates (unless a free freight offer applies). A $5.00 Quarantine Inspection Surcharge applies in addition to the Delivery Charge for orders delivered to Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia due to the increased complexity of quarantine requirements.
As quarantine inspections apply to each delivery, 2 quarantine charges will apply where orders contain products from different seasons. *Please note that if you order large items (eg Patio, Standard or Weeping Roses, Fruit Trees) you must specify a street address for the delivery address. StarTrack Express generally do not deliver to PO Boxes or RSD addresses so your order will be held until a suitable address is obtained. In rural areas, StarTrack may deliver to physical addresses such as general stores that act as Australia Post agencies but we suggest you check with them first. Where ”Free Delivery” vouchers apply to an order, details of the voucher should be entered in the “Your message to us” field. Orders (except Pre-orders) are normally despatched within 7-14 working days from the time of ordering during busy periods. Delivery times may be extended during peak periods (typically following the release of the latest catalogue), extended public holidays, if extreme weather conditions are not suitable for live plant transport or as detailed in the product description.
Individual items may be back-ordered to avoid delaying the delivery of other items. Please allow additional delivery time for orders to Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia due to quarantine restrictions.
Please note: Some orders may not be possible to parts of Australia due to quarantine and some items may carry unique delivery charges. Check full delivery policy.
TOP TIPS FOR WOLLEMI PINE CARE
- Water as soon as the potting mix/soil becomes dry in the top 5cm of the pot-every one or two weeks. Do not over water or leave the pot sitting in a saucer of water.
- If kept indoors, place the plant in a well-lit position near a window or doorway, and take it outside to a sheltered position one week in every month.
- Use a slow release, low phosphorus granular fertiliser and feed with liquid fertiliser for optimum growth.
- Prune in the winter months to maintain a compact form.
- If planting in the garden, ensure the hole you dig is at least twice the width of the pot.
Growth
In optimal conditions a young Wollemi Pine (up to 18 months of age) will grow around one metre each year, while a more mature plant will grow around one metre per year-perhaps reaching a height twenty metres during its lifetime. If the plant is not fertilised or kept in medium to low light conditions, it will grow more slowly.
Re-potting/Planting
The pot which contains your Wollemi Pine is biodegradable. You should re-pot your plant within 3 to 4 months into a larger pot using a good-quality potting mix, (one for Australian Natives). The plant can be maintained in a pot almost indefinitely, which makes it ideal for patios, verandahs and courtyards, as well as indoors.
If planting a single specimen in your garden, choose a well drained, fertile site and leave a 2.5 metre radius around the tree. If you wish to create a grove or hedge effect, plant the trees around 1-2 metres apart. Remove your Wollemi Pine from its biodegradable pot before planting,then crush and place the pot in your compost bin or garden.
Positioning
For an outdoor living area such as a balcony or courtyard, choose a sheltered location out of the full sun. If placed directly from shade into the full sun, the plant may develop some tip-burn and yellowing of the foliage-as do other rainforest and Araucariaceae species. It will however, regain its regular deep green appearance.
Indoors, your Wollemi Pine should be placed in a well-lit position preferably near a window or doorway. As with all indoor plants, especially trees, the Wollemi Pine occasionally needs to be placed outdoors in a sheltered, shaded area. It is recommended this be done for one week out of every month.
Maintenance
The Wollemi Pine can be pruned heavily, with as much as two-thirds of the plant size removed. You can prune both the upright stems and the branches. New buds will usually generate from below the cut, and to stimulate growth after pruning add a slow release granular fertiliser.
It is best to prune in the winter months for large diameter stems and branches (greater than 5cm). Use sterile, sharp pruning equipment to match the size of the stem or branch being pruned.
If your Wollemi Pine has been planted in the garden as a feature tree, there is no need to prune unless you wish to reduce its size or encourage multiple-stemming.
For more information or FAQ visit www.wollemipine.com.
As the owner of a tree that is a survivor from the Age of the Dinosaurs, a miraculous time traveller and one of the greatest living fossils discovered in the twentieth century. The story of your beautiful plant began back before the Jurassic Period.
Wollemi Pines are remarkable and intriguing in the way they grow, and they still surprise the horticulturists who propagate them. This tree will go through many fascinating changes as the seasons pass and as it matures.
You can look forward to the formation of the strange ‘polar caps’ and, in time, see its extraordinary bubbly bark as well in its prehistoric foliage.
Legend
Establish which coloured region you live in and then consider the varieties listed as typically suited to that area. The Australian Climate Guide map is intended as a guide only as climatic conditions vary between specific locations. Factors such as local altitude, wind and the proximity of hills, mountains and bodies of water can cause variations from the generalised climate map. Note also that although a plant may be listed as suitable for a particular region, it may still require protection from extremes such as frost or strong winds. You should also consider its requirements for sun, shade and water.
Remember that you can often extend the range of plants that you can grow by creating micro-climates within your garden. Planting under trees, beside brick walls or in the shelter of a building, on high or low points in the garden can all have an effect. Even planting by a pond or surrounded by rocks can be used to advantage. Part of the joy of gardening can be experimenting and nothing is more pleasing that achieving success with a plant that is not usually seen in your area.
The map is based on Australian Bureau of Meteorology 30 year climatology data from 1961-1990. The zones are based on both temperature and humidity:
- Tropical – hot humid summer .
- Mild Tropical – warm humid summer
- Semi-arid – hot dry summer, cold winter
- Arid – hot dry summer, cold winter
- Temperate – warm summer, cool winter
- Cool – mild-warm summer, cool winter
