{"product_id":"the-wollemi-pine","title":"The Wollemi Pine","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn One of the World’s Rarest Trees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf there is a single plant that embodies the spirit of the Jurassic Garden, it is the Wollemi Pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKnown as the “Dinosaur Tree”, the Wollemi Pine was believed extinct until a tiny population was discovered in a remote Australian canyon in 1994. Prior to its rediscovery, it was known only from fossils dating back millions of years, making it one of the most significant botanical discoveries of the modern era. Fewer than 100 mature specimens are known to survive in the wild today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIts importance extends far beyond the gardening world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn 2005, Sir David Attenborough personally planted one of the first Wollemi Pines at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, describing it as “a rare survivor from such an ancient past.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe tree has also attracted royal attention. His Royal Highness Prince Philip planted a Wollemi Pine at Kew Gardens in 2009 as part of ongoing conservation efforts surrounding this extraordinary species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eToday, by growing a Wollemi Pine in your own garden, you become part of one of the most successful plant conservation programmes ever undertaken. The worldwide cultivation of Wollemi Pines helps protect the species from extinction while allowing gardeners to enjoy a genuine living fossil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Wollemi are grown from some of the first cuttings brought across from Australia after the rediscovery of Wollemi Pine, and are the most mature specimens available for sale today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the rarest and most remarkable trees on Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect living connection to the age of the dinosaurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most important botanical discovery of the last century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonally championed by Sir David Attenborough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted by members of the British Royal Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritically endangered in the wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful architectural form with distinctive prehistoric foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-growing and highly collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gardens across much of the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates an instant conversation piece and focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Legacy Tree\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMost garden plants are purchased for the next few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA Wollemi Pine is planted for the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWith its remarkable story, royal connections and prehistoric origins, this is far more than a tree. It is a living piece of natural history that has survived for millions of years and now has the opportunity to become part of your family’s story as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58270796218752,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/1177\/8432\/files\/Wollemi_David_Attenborough.avif?v=1781674214","url":"https:\/\/www.plant-exotic.co.uk\/products\/the-wollemi-pine","provider":"Plant Exotic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}