{"title":"Norfolk, Bunya and Araucaria Pines","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe araucarias are the great symmetrical conifers of the Australian coast and rainforest: Norfolk Island pine along the beachfronts, hoop and bunya pines from the Queensland ranges, and the slender Cook pine. With them sits the Wollemi pine, a rare, ancient relative found in a single gorge. All are long lived and all but the Wollemi become very large, so choose with the mature tree in mind, and with the space to let it grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an araucaria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/norfolk-island-pine-araucaria-heterophylla\"\u003eNorfolk Island Pine\u003c\/a\u003e is the classic seaside tree, with tiers of level branches in a perfect pyramid. It is also the one most often kept in a pot, indoors in bright light or outside as a living Christmas tree, and it will stay container sized for years. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cook-pine-araucaria-columnaris\"\u003eCook Pine\u003c\/a\u003e is similar but narrower, with a trunk that often leans as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hoop-pine-tree-araucaria-cunninghamii\"\u003eHoop Pine Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is a Queensland and New South Wales rainforest native with tufts of dark foliage at the ends of the branches and a straight trunk. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bunya-pine-tree-araucaria-bidwillii\"\u003eBunya Pine Tree\u003c\/a\u003e, from south east Queensland, forms a dense dome of sharp, glossy leaves and bears the edible bunya nut. Advanced field grown hoop and bunya pines are also offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wollemi-pine-wollemia-nobilis\"\u003eWollemi Pine\u003c\/a\u003e is a different proposition: slow, multi stemmed with age, with soft fern like foliage and bubbly bark. It is happy in a large pot for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere araucarias grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Araucaria here grows into a tree of 25 metres and more, with a wide root zone. They belong on acreage, in parks and on big coastal blocks, well away from houses, pipes and powerlines. They are not trees for a suburban courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorfolk Island and Cook pines thrive in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate coastal areas, tolerate salt wind and sand, and are frost tender when young. Hoop and bunya pines suit subtropical and warm temperate climates with reasonable rainfall and deep soil, and established trees take light frost. The Wollemi pine prefers mild temperate conditions and handles cool winters and light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSafety matters with the bunya. Mature bunya pines drop cones weighing up to 10 kilograms in late summer, so never plant one over a path, driveway, parking area or play space. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003econifers\u003c\/a\u003e for smaller options, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e for seaside sites and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early autumn in deep, well drained soil and full sun. Set the tree at the level it grew and water in thoroughly. Allow at least 10 to 15 metres from buildings and boundaries, and 8 to 10 metres between trees in an avenue. Stake only if the site is windy, and never cut the leading shoot: an araucaria that loses its leader loses its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a potted Norfolk Island or Wollemi pine use a large container and a free draining mix. Keep the Wollemi sheltered from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and regularly for the first two or three summers. Established trees in the ground look after themselves in most seasons. Mulch widely and feed young trees in spring with a slow release fertiliser. For the Wollemi pine choose a low phosphorus native formula. No pruning is needed beyond removing dead lower branches. Water potted trees when the top of the mix dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Norfolk Island pine grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground it can pass 30 metres over many decades. In a pot it grows slowly and stays manageable for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep a Norfolk Island pine indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright room near a window, away from heaters and air conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre bunya pines dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe falling cones are. They can weigh up to 10 kilograms, so keep bunya pines well away from anywhere people walk, park or play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a Wollemi pine grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is slow and suits a large pot with good drainage, in morning sun or bright dappled light.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hoop-pine-tree-araucaria-cunninghamii","title":"Hoop Pine Tree - Araucaria cunninghamii","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoop Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria cunninghamii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tall, narrow native conifer behind the skyline of coastal Queensland and northern New South Wales. In a garden it settles at around 15m tall and 5m wide over ten to fifteen years, far short of the 50m it reaches in rainforest. Its value is the shape: a straight trunk and a tight symmetrical crown that gives height and formality without a spreading canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e A crown around 5m across at maturity, so it can line a drive or mark a corner where a spreading shade tree would never fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, and it shows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whorled branches and stiff foliage give a distinctly local outline, and the seed cones bring in cockatoos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stands up to weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, which is why it holds exposed coastal blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows to its own shape. No pruning schedule, no shaping, no annual trim, and sizes run to 200L if you want height on day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart in a row. That spacing gives each crown room to hold its symmetry, and the rhythm of matched trunks is the whole point of an avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 4m spacing filters wind across an exposed block, and it holds condition within sight of the surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It screens height rather than ground level, so it works against a two storey outlook but not along a fence line. One tree in a large lawn becomes a landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hoop pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and cool southern districts are not the place for it. Coastal exposure and humidity trouble it not at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil is ideal, and it copes well with sandy coastal ground. It will not sit in waterlogged clay, so mound the site where drainage is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers while the root plate forms, after which it becomes genuinely drought tolerant. A slow release native fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60cm a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it alone. Removing the leader ruins the shape permanently. The only sensible cuts are lower branches taken off cleanly for clearance as the tree gains height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sizes are available: 200mm in packs of six, 300mm, 400mm, and 45L, 100L and 200L advanced stock. The 200mm packs suit a long windbreak row where you have time on your side. The 300mm and 400mm pots are the usual garden choice. From 45L up you are buying an established tree with a formed leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is prickly, so wear gloves. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible growth in the first season, then steady height from the second year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eGrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eCompare the conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eTrees for a windbreak row\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/araucaria-cunninghamii-hoop-pine-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Hoop Pine Tree in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15m tall and 5m wide over ten to fifteen years, taller again given decades and deep soil. The 50m figure often quoted comes from rainforest stands, not garden trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for an avenue or windbreak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour metres between trees. Closer planting crowds the crowns and thins the lower branches, spoiling both the symmetry and the wind filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frosty inland gardens sit outside its range. Coastal New South Wales, Queensland and warm temperate Western Australia suit it far better. The root plate is also broad, so allow at least 5m from buildings and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305310015,"sku":"ARA-CUN-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44846410826047,"sku":"ARA-CUN-200MM-P6","price":407.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114665791,"sku":"ARA-CUN-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140114698559,"sku":"ARA-CUN-400MM","price":377.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140114633023,"sku":"ARA-CUN-100L","price":728.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100305375551,"sku":"ARA-CUN-600MM","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":47325508698431,"sku":"ARA-CUN-200L","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100305211711,"sku":"ARA-CUN-1000L","price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100305244479,"sku":"ARA-CUN-2000L","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100305277247,"sku":"ARA-CUN-3000L","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hoop-Pine-Tree-Araucaria-cunninghamii.jpg?v=1741858079"},{"product_id":"bunya-pine-tree-araucaria-bidwillii","title":"Bunya Pine Tree - Araucaria bidwillii","description":"\u003cp\u003eBunya Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great Australian trees, and in a garden it behaves very differently to the 45m giants of the Queensland rainforest. Expect around 15m tall and 8m across within 10 to 15 years, held in a dark symmetrical dome on a straight trunk. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and wind tolerant, it produces edible nuts in enormous cones, and it needs genuine space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark, not a shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e The domed silhouette is recognisable from a paddock away, and one tree sets the character of a whole property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible bunya nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees drop heavy cones packed with large nuts that are roasted or boiled, a food and gathering tradition for Aboriginal peoples of the Bunya Mountains over thousands of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and wind tolerant, growing from tropical and subtropical gardens through to cool temperate districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense canopy throws deep, cool shade over a wide area with almost no intervention once established, and the tree will outlive the house beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcreage, rural blocks and large gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow an 8m spread and keep the trunk at least 8m from buildings, sheds and services. This is not a tree for a suburban courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e On an exposed property it stands up to wind and anchors the tall end of a mixed shelter belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched rows at 10m spacing suit a long approach. Set the row back from the wheel tracks and away from parking bays, because the cones fall from height and can weigh several kilograms. Keep paths, seating and play areas outside the drip line for the same reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bunya Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open ground. It grows across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate zones, and it is frost hardy, so inland and southern gardens are in range provided the tree has room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, though it copes with a range of types. On heavy clay, plant on a low mound and break up the surrounding ground rather than digging a narrow hole that holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then let it fend for itself. A light complete fertiliser each spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Never cut the central leader, or the tree loses the symmetry that makes it worth growing. Lower branches can be removed as it lifts, and the leaves are stiff and sharply pointed, so gloves and long sleeves are not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes. The 200mm pack of six and the 300mm plants are young trees, ideal for an avenue or shelter belt. The 400mm and 25L sizes are the practical middle ground for a single specimen, while 45L and 100L trees arrive with real height and a formed canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth is slow for the first two years while the roots build, then it lifts noticeably. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants that stand up to wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare trees by mature size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/araucaria-bidwilli-bunya-pine-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Bunya Pine Tree in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15m tall and 8m wide in 10 to 15 years. The 45m figure often quoted belongs to old rainforest trees, not a garden specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it produce cones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for a long while. Trees generally need 15 years or more before they cone, and many take longer. Plant it for the tree and treat the nuts as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suited to cool temperate districts as well as warmer ones, though growth is slower in the cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140122595647,"sku":"ARA-BID-200MM-P6","price":291.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140122530111,"sku":"ARA-BID-300MM","price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140122562879,"sku":"ARA-BID-400MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100335325503,"sku":"ARA-BID-500MM","price":948.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47942147506495,"sku":"ARA-BID-100L","price":948.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100335292735,"sku":"ARA-BID-200L","price":1306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bunya-Pine-Tree-Araucaria-bidwillii.jpg?v=1741858341"},{"product_id":"norfolk-island-pine-araucaria-heterophylla","title":"Norfolk Island Pine - Araucaria heterophylla","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Norfolk Island Pine is the tree that defines an Australian coastline. \u003cem\u003eAraucaria heterophylla\u003c\/em\u003e grows to about 15m tall and 6m wide in a garden, building a symmetrical tiered silhouette that stands upright in wind. Endemic to Norfolk Island, it is salt, wind and drought tolerant once established, one of the few genuine feature trees for a front line coastal block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA silhouette nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal branch tiers spaced evenly up a straight trunk, readable from a long way off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt laughs at salt wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt spray and gales metres from the surf without burning or leaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and almost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft needle foliage year round, with no pruning, shaping or staking after the first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerant across most of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable from tropical Queensland to cool temperate southern gardens, provided frost stays light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in lawn, given at least 6m of clear space in every direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m to 10m apart so each tree keeps its full tiered form. Crowding ruins the shape you planted them for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e On an exposed acreage, a row at 8m spacing gives tall, permanent shelter that does not thin with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Norfolk Island Pines in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and plenty of room. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and tolerates light frost only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining sand is its preference and it grows on almost pure beach sand. Heavier soils are fine if they drain. On clay, plant on a mound 300mm above the surrounding level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers, then it is largely self sufficient. A slow release fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is enough; overfeeding produces soft growth that suffers in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None. Never remove the leading shoot: the tree cannot replace it and the symmetry is lost permanently. Lower branches can be lifted for clearance once the tree is tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sizes are grown: 300mm and 400mm pots, 45L and 90L bags, and advanced 100L and 200L stock. The 300mm and 400mm plants are young trees under a metre, the sensible option for an avenue. The 45L and 90L sizes give real presence in the first year, and the 100L and 200L trees arrive with several branch tiers formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranches are tied in for transit and may look compressed on arrival, then settle within a few weeks. Plant promptly, stake only for the first season on an exposed site, and expect visible growth from the second spring. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, with our 30 day healthy plant guarantee on every tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature garden\u003c\/a\u003e, and choosing a tree for the exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eBrowse our feature trees\u003c\/a\u003e if you want shade as well as shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e to plant around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e for immediate height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 15m tall and 6m wide in a garden over several decades, and taller again on an old coastal site. Plant it well clear of the house, fences, driveways and underground services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It handles an occasional cold morning in warm and cool temperate gardens, but hard frosting inland districts and highland areas will damage young growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep one in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a few years, yes, and small plants are often grown that way indoors before planting out. It is temporary though: the tree becomes root bound and starts thinning once it outgrows the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100335522111,"sku":"ARA-HET-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140122661183,"sku":"ARA-HET-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140122693951,"sku":"ARA-HET-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100335653183,"sku":"ARA-HET-500MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140122628415,"sku":"ARA-HET-100L","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44938182590783,"sku":"ARA-HET-200L","price":1787.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100335620415,"sku":"ARA-HET-400L","price":4056.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100335423807,"sku":"ARA-HET-700L","price":9748.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100335456575,"sku":"ARA-HET-800L","price":10972.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1100L","offer_id":55100335489343,"sku":"ARA-HET-1100L","price":15840.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100335391039,"sku":"ARA-HET-2000L","price":15840.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Norfolk-Island-Pine-Araucaria-heterophylla.jpg?v=1741858344"},{"product_id":"araucaria-cunninghamii-hoop-pine-ex-ground","title":"Araucaria cunninghamii (Hoop Pine) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoop Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria cunninghamii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tall, narrow native conifer that gives an Australian skyline its shape. In a garden setting it reaches about 15m tall and 6m wide, holding a straight trunk and a distinctive tufted crown well clear of everything around it. This listing is ex ground stock at 12m to 14m, a mature specimen lifted from the field for gardens and projects that need scale from the first day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 15m tall and 6m across it delivers serious vertical presence on a footprint most large trees could not manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native with real character.\u003c\/strong\u003e The whorled branching and tufted crown are unmistakable, and it belongs in eastern Australian landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant, salt tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so it holds up on ridgelines, coastal blocks and open paddocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant maturity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex ground trees at this size skip twenty years of growing, which is the whole reason to buy one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single hoop pine anchors a large garden, a rural entry or a commercial forecourt. Give it open ground where the silhouette can be read from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and tall screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for a tall screen or shelter row. That spacing lets each crown develop while the row filters wind rather than forming a solid wall that turbulence builds behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a long rural drive, a matched row at 4m to 6m spacing creates a formal avenue that keeps its shape for decades without pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hoop pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open ground. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens are not suitable. Coastal and exposed sites are well within its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best result, though it copes with a range of types once established. Avoid ground that stays wet, and dig a planting pit wide rather than deep so the roots move out sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tree of this size needs consistent deep watering for its first two years while the root system rebuilds, which matters far more than fertiliser. After that it is drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forms its own shape and needs no formative pruning, so remove dead lower branches only. Staking or guying is essential at this size and should stay in place until the root plate has anchored, generally two full growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is field grown ex ground stock supplied at 12m to 14m, lifted to order rather than held in a pot. Trees of this scale are supplied on request and delivery is arranged individually, because a crane or hiab and site access for heavy vehicles are usually required. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and we confirm the freight and handling arrangement before anything is dispatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the tree to sit still for its first season while it replaces the roots lost in lifting, with visible new growth from the second year. Trees are delivered Australia wide, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-a-closer-look-at-natures-jewels\"\u003eA closer look at conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate impact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants that suit a windbreak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really grow to 60m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in rainforest, where competition for light drives it up. In an open garden or paddock expect around 15m tall and 6m wide, which is the figure worth planning your site around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 6m of width and keep it well clear of buildings, powerlines and services. It is narrow for its height, but it is still a large, long lived tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is involved in planting a tree this size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachinery access, a prepared pit and a proper guying system. Most buyers use a landscaper or arborist for placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"12-14m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398846550335,"sku":"EX-GRO-4-1214M","price":20123.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Araucaria-cunninghamii-Hoop-Pine-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858745"},{"product_id":"araucaria-bidwilli-bunya-pine-ex-ground","title":"ARAUCARIA bidwilli (Bunya Pine) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bunya Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great Australian trees, a survivor from the age of the dinosaurs with a dark symmetrical dome and stiff, spine tipped leaves. In a garden it reaches around 15m tall and 8m wide over decades, well short of the 45m it manages in wild rainforest. These are ex ground specimens dug at 8m and above, so you are buying presence on day one rather than a seedling for the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn instant landmark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex ground trees at 8m and above give a canopy and a skyline the day they are craned in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA form nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The domed crown and spiralled foliage are recognisable from the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so it performs from cool temperate gardens to the tropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBush food with deep history.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees carry cones of edible bunya nuts, which drew large gatherings in south east Queensland for thousands of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a tree for an acreage lawn, a park or a substantial front garden. Allow at least 10m of clear radius so the dome can develop evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense canopy throws real shade over seating or a driveway turning circle, and widely spaced trees make a memorable approach to a long drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition it with care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees drop large heavy cones, so plant well clear of paths, parking, seating and play areas. On a small block that rules the tree out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bunya Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most even crown, though young trees accept part shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established. Very dry inland districts are a stretch without irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil suits it best. It is not fussy about type once the roots are away, and a mature tree is genuinely drought tolerant. Mulch 100mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e An ex ground tree rebuilds its root system over two full seasons, so deep weekly soaks are not optional. After that, water in extended dry spells only. A slow release fertiliser each spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a slow grower, which is why an advanced tree is worth the money. Pruning is limited to lifting the lower branches for clearance. Wear gloves, because the leaves are sharply pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx ground stock is field grown and dug to order, so these are not pot plants. The 8m and 10m to 12m specimens arrive root balled, and the site needs machine access, a prepared hole and a crane. Have the hole dug and irrigation sorted before delivery day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a full season of settling with little visible growth while the roots rebuild. Keep it staked and guyed for two years. Trees are delivered Australia wide, advanced and large stock is freighted at cost with specialist transport quoted, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003ethe best canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is why advanced trees are sought after. A seedling takes decades to look like anything, whereas an 8m ex ground specimen delivers the effect immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the cones a real hazard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are worth planning around. Mature trees drop large heavy cones without warning, so the tree belongs away from paths, parked cars, seating and play areas. Young trees do not cone, so this is a long term siting decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much room does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for a mature spread of about 8m and give it a 10m clear radius. That rules out most suburban backyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"8m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398839832895,"sku":"EX-GRO-3-8M","price":24148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-12m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398839865663,"sku":"EX-GRO-3-1012M","price":26442.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ARAUCARIA-bidwilli-Bunya-Pine-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858781"},{"product_id":"cook-pine-araucaria-columnaris","title":"Cook Pine - Araucaria columnaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cook Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria columnaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is the narrow beachfront conifer, growing to about 15m tall on a footprint barely 5m wide. Short branches sit in neat whorls around one straight trunk, giving a green column rather than a spreading canopy. It comes from the New Caledonian coast, so salt wind that shears other trees leaves it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 15m by 5m, so it lifts a skyline on ground that could never hold a spreading tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront line coastal tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant by nature, which is why it lines beach esplanades along the warm coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe famous lean.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook Pines tilt toward the equator, so in Australia they lean north. That is the species, not a fault in your tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, and the tiered form holds itself without pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where the wind actually hits. Exposed blocks, esplanade frontages and open coastal lawns suit it better than a sheltered courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 5m to 6m apart in a line, so the columns read as a rhythm without the crowns touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen makes a landmark on a large block, and a staggered row at 4m to 5m spacing filters onshore wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cook Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open air. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens will burn it. Coastal Queensland, northern New South Wales and warm coastal Western Australia are its natural fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining ground, sandy soils included. It has no interest in wet feet. On clay, mound the planting position 200mm to 300mm and open the backfill with compost and coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper to a soak in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps the foliage deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None, and never cut the leading shoot. A topped Cook Pine loses the single spire that is the whole point of the tree, and it does not grow back true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: 30L, 90L, 100L and 200L. The 30L is a young tree already showing the tiered habit, and it is the sensible choice if you are planting several. From 90L up you are buying real presence on day one, and the 200L reads as an established tree the week it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage is soft and the tips can look dishevelled after transit, which grows out over the following season. Plant within a few days and expect four to six weeks before new growth shows. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every order is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003egrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003econifer range\u003c\/a\u003e for hardier options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal blocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003ebest trees for lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my Cook Pine lean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they all do. The species tilts toward the equator wherever it grows, which means a northward lean here. Staking a young tree is fine, but the lean returns and does no harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It handles light frost only, so hard frosting southern and inland gardens burn the foliage and can kill young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close can I plant it to a fence or house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow around 3m. The canopy stays about 5m wide, but at 15m tall the trunk needs room to thicken and the root plate needs space to anchor it in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately, and steadily. In a warm coastal garden expect consistent height each year, with the tiered shape obvious within two or three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100569190719,"sku":"ARA-COL-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100569157951,"sku":"ARA-COL-200MM-P6","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100569059647,"sku":"ARA-COL-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100569092415,"sku":"ARA-COL-400MM","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140100870463,"sku":"ARA-COL-100L","price":1265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51652107206975,"sku":"ARA-COL-200L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100569026879,"sku":"ARA-COL-400L","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cook-Pine-Araucaria-columnaris.png?v=1794663481"},{"product_id":"wollemi-pine-wollemia-nobilis","title":"Wollemi Pine - Wollemia nobilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWollemi Pine (\u003cem\u003eWollemia nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a living fossil, a conifer known only from fossils until it was found in 1994 in a remote gorge in the Blue Mountains. It grows as a narrow, upright tree with soft, dark green, fern-like foliage and unusual bubbly bark, and in gardens it typically reaches 10m to 15m over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA conversation starter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A conifer that dates back to the age of the dinosaurs and is critically endangered in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive bubbly bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trunk is covered in rich brown, bubbly bark that looks like nothing else in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, glossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Branchlets are flat, soft and bright green, with new growth in a fresh lime tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat in large pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in big containers, which keeps it smaller and easy to move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature specimen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant as a lone feature tree in lawn or a courtyard, where the form can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 60cm or wider holds a young tree for years, with a little extra pot size each repot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart with other conifers and ferns for a prehistoric theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Wollemi Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with a little shade for young plants in hot climates. It tolerates frost and heat once established and suits most Australian climates except the humid tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, moisture-retentive soil rich in organic matter. It does not like waterlogging or being left to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, especially in summer and in pots. Feed lightly with a gentle, slow release fertiliser and mulch the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning is needed. Remove dead branches only and let the tree develop its natural shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Wollemi Pine in 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm pots, 100 litre bags and 400 litre bags. The 100 litre and 400 litre bags are advanced and specimen stock, and they are heavy, so plan a planting position and help to move the tree. The smaller pots suit patios and a first collector's planting. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eMore Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eConifers: growing and maintaining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eGuide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild it reaches 40m. In gardens expect about 10m to 15m over decades, and much less in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need special soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes free draining soil with plenty of organic matter and regular moisture. Avoid soggy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished trees tolerate frost, though young plants appreciate a little protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095150784831,"sku":"WOL-NOB-200MM-P6","price":1742.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095150817599,"sku":"WOL-NOB-300MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":68095150850367,"sku":"WOL-NOB-100L","price":1650.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":68095150883135,"sku":"WOL-NOB-400L","price":2475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/wollemi-pine-wollemia-nobilis.jpg?v=1794663850"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Norfolk-Island-Pine-Araucaria-heterophylla.jpg?v=1794696417","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/araucaria-pines.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}