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One of the worlds oldest and rarest Trees now available in Lincolnshire.

The discovery of the Wollemi Pine, Wollemia nobilis, in 1994 in Sydney’s Blue Mountains is considered to be a major botanical find in human history, equivalent to finding a dinosaur alive today. It is one of the world’s oldest and rarest trees and a member of the Araucariaceae family, which is thought to have existed 200 million years ago. Previously, the Wollemi Pine was presumed extinct as only fossil records remained.

As fewer than 100 adult trees exist in the wild, the species has been the focus of a unique propagation program. The propagation and worldwide release of the Wollemi Pine was identified as a key conservation strategy in the Wollemi Pine Recovery Plan (developed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Botanic Gardens Trust).

Rudies Roots Nurseries are currently the only official supplier in Lincolnshire and only have a limited stock. Wollemi pines sell at £79each for a 45cm+ tree but this price reflects the rarity and uniqueness. Royalties from the sale of Wollemi Pines will be invested in the conservation of the Pines in the wild as well as other rare and threatened plant species. Having Wollemi Pines in homes, gardens and parks worldwide will safeguard against the species becoming extinct and minimise the threat of unauthorised visits to the wild population.

All plants sold come with Information label, presentation sleeve, a certificate of authenticity, and a care booklet. An ideal gift for Christmas, special occasions, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Fathers Day or an ideal gift for someone who has everything! Also untill Feb 2008 with every plant bought is the chance to win a trip to Australia

As a Nursery we find it extremely important that we educate people about plants especially rare and unusual plants such as this. For this reason Rudies Roots Nurseries offer talks to gardening clubs on the Wollemi pine and Hardy exotics and unusual plants and currently have bookings for the coming year. People wanting to purchase this rare and Jurassic plant or requiring more information should contact our nursery.