About
An evergreen coniferous tree with a tall slender crown in its native habitat. Male and female cones can appear on the same tree; female cones are almost spherical and male cones catkin-like. Light green new growth in spring darkens with age over the growing season; needles, up to 4cm long, persist on the branches in 2 or 4 ranks.
About the genus
Wollemia was first discovered in an Australian rainforest in 1994 and is considered a "living fossil"; a monotypic genus
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toAustralia (NS Wales)
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, but can adapt to sunny position (foliage may yellow at first). Needs a sheltered position. An ideal architectural specimen tree. Slow-growing; growing 2-3m in 5 years
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or propagate by cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility