I just found out that the nature conservatory in my city has acquired a rare, new specimen -- a Wollemi Pine. They are going to have a special launch exhibit in October... I guess I know where I'll be spending time! :bounce: Has anyone heard of this amazing plant?
Here's some info:
The Wollemi Pine is one of the world's oldest and rarest plants, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. With less than 100 adult trees known to exist in the wild, the Wollemi Pine is now the focus of extensive research to safeguard its survival.
It was discovered just 10 years ago by a bushwalker in a national park only 200km from Sydney, Australia's biggest city.
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.
http://www.wollemipine.com/index.php
Here's some info:
The Wollemi Pine is one of the world's oldest and rarest plants, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. With less than 100 adult trees known to exist in the wild, the Wollemi Pine is now the focus of extensive research to safeguard its survival.
It was discovered just 10 years ago by a bushwalker in a national park only 200km from Sydney, Australia's biggest city.
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.
http://www.wollemipine.com/index.php
