Wollemia nobilis

If you wish to plant a wollemi pine outside, choose a partially sunny, sheltered site where the soil is free-draining. Dig a hole larger than the container (about twice the size), add some low phosphorus fertilizer, and water the tree thoroughly.

Choose a pot that is a little larger than the pot supplied, and partially fill with a suitable, free-draining compost. Place the tree on the compost so that the top of the root-ball is at the same level as it was in the supplied pot, and then top up the compost. Water the newly-potted plant thoroughly, allowing the water to drain away. Place the potted tree in a light position. If possible allow the potted tree to stand outdoors, in a sheltered, shaded position for one week a month.

Wollemi pines have both male and female cones. The seeds are small, brown and winged. Seeds have been germinated successfully in arboretum nurseries.

Tip cuttings need a good rooting powder to help the production of roots, and they can take 6 months to root. Make a clean cut on the piece of material for your cutting, remove the lower needles, and dip in rooting powder before planting in compost. Water the cutting well.