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About Wollemi Pine
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"Having a Wollemi Pine in the garden allows everyone to help conserve this unique endangered species."
Dr. Cathy Offord, Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney

Fast Facts
The Wollemi Pine is one of the world's oldest and rarest trees. It was discovered just 10 years ago by a bushwalker in a national park only 200km from Sydney, Australia's biggest city.
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FAQs
A majestic conifer with attractive, unusual dark green foliage and bubbly bark, the Wollemi Pine can grows up to 40 metres high in the wild with a trunk diameter of over one metre.
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Science
The Pines can survive temperatures from 23-133°F (-5 to 45°C) and are expected to withstand even cooler temperatures. They are also responding well to low light indoor environments.
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Links
Want to find out more about our partners in conserving the Wollemi Pine in Australia and internationally and the latest resources on topics such as conserving threatened tree species.
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