'Daintree Pine' Seeds
Gymnostoma australianum
 
Organic
A rare, native and collectable pine. Also known as the Daintree, Christmas Tree and Daintree Oak.
 
Slow growing evergreen native pine
3-6m H x 2-3m W
Tolerates frost and coastal conditions
Suitable as hedging, as a windbreak or in topiary
The perfect Australian Christmas tree
 
Endemic to a restricted area of the Daintree Rainforest, this rare, native rainforest tree goes back 300 million years to the Gondwana era. It has a naturally beautiful conical shape, that requires little to no pruning. Features attractive soft dense, deep green foliage of slender jointed needles with 4 small scale leaves at each joint. These trees do best in sheltered, humid location. They are tolerant of coastal conditions including salty winds and once established will also tolerate mild frosts. Mature trees bear cone–structure fruits 7–15 mm long X 8–15 mm wide. When ripe the cones numerous valves open to release the dark–coloured winged seeds 7–8 mm long.
 
Perfect for those who love to collect rare plants.