Subject: Update On The Ancient Wollemi Pine Tree.
July 17, 2008.
In the past I have re****ted some information about
the Wollemi Pine in Australia. Here is the latest
on that subject.
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US Garden Center
The Wollemi pine tree was scheduled for national
release in the USA through garden centers in Spring
2007, but due to the high level of demand, the launch
has been delayed until Summer 2008. Currently you can
purchase your very own `dinosaur tree'
http://www.ancientpine.com
here online. Sign up
for the Wollemi Watch Conservation Club Newsletter
http://www.wollemipine.com/subscribe.php
here to learn when the tree will be coming to a garden
center near you.
THE WOLLEMI PINE TREE: AN ANCIENT WONDER FROM DOWN
UNDER
Dating back to the days of the dinosaurs, the Wollemi
pine tree is one of the oldest plants on Earth and one
of the rarest. Less than 100 adult trees are known to
exist in the wild, placing the Wollemi pine tree at the
heart of one of the world’s most extensive conservation
campaigns.
Starting in 2006, Americans have a unique op****tunity
to help preserve this prehistoric relic as National
Geographic introduces the Wollemi pine to the US for
the first time.
BACKED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazines/subscribe.html
The release of the Wollemi pine tree under the
National Geographic brand is an innovative case study
on how public participation can ensure the long-term
survival of a threatened species.
This ambitious project is already off to a roaring
start and with more and more people bringing this
amazing Australian native to their very own backyard,
the Wollemi pine tree is well on its way towards one
of the most dramatic comebacks in natural history!
(JW To get a Wollemi Pine inside Australia use the
following information. Later on in this information
I'll show how to obtain in the USA.)
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Our 240+ selected stockists
http://www.gardenexpress.com.au/wollemi.html
- for delivery to your door
- complete the below order form
http://www.wollemipine.com/pdf/Wollemi%20order%20form.pdf
Order form
Phone - call 1800 WOLLIE or 1800 965 543
(or +61 3 9751 9400)
Wollemi Pine sizes and prices:
(JW The prices have gone down 50% from what they were
at the beginning but IMHO they are still about twice as
much as they should be.)
"Wollemi Pine"
Other sizes available include:
150 mm pot, approx. 50cm tall from $--.--(includes
$--.-- + $--.-- ****pping & handling)
200 mm pot, approx. 70cm tall from $-.--, (includes
$--.-- + $--.-- ****pping & handling)
* Please contact our
http://www.wollemipine.com/stockist.php
selected stockists for retail prices.
* Wollemi Pine Schools Kit
"100mm WP"
Want a Wollemi Pine for your school?
The Wollemi Pine Schools Kit is a great classroom
resource for environmental education. It consists of a
Wollemi Pine, teachers resources, fact sheets, poster
and more. To find out the details
http://www.wollemipine.com
/schoolskit.php
To download an order form click here
Call 1800 965 543 (1800 WOLLIE)
Please see the following information to purchase a
Wollemi Pine outside Australia.
UK:
Residents of the UK can place their order now for the
first release Wollemi Pines.
http://www.wollemipine.co.uk
Visit the UK web site for further details.
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North America: Residents of the USA will be able to
purchase the first release Wollemi Pines via the
National Geographic Holiday Catalog.
http://www.ancientpine.com
Check for details.
The Wollemi Pine will make an ideal feature tree for
large gardens, and parklands, but can also be
maintained in a pot on patios, verandahs and in
courtyards. It can be used as indoor decoration in well
lit areas and tolerates air conditioning.
The ultimate survivor, the Wollemi Pine has proven to
be hardy and versatile in cultivation. It is not only
attractive and striking in appearance, it is easy to
grow and low maintenance. It will adapt to a diverse
range of climatic conditions, thriving in full sun to
semi-shaded outdoor positions.
http://www.wollemipine.com/care_information.php
More information
(JW All of this information can be obtained by going
to
google.com
and typing in the words
Wollemi Pine Tree of Australia
then look down at the first main article.)
John Winston. johnfw@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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