Wollemia nobilis - Araucariaceae

~   WOLLEMI PINE   ~

A recently discovered fossil from Australia, large conifer that starts as a single stem specimen and later develops young shoots from the base. It is highly endangered and relies on conservation programs. A rare and special tree to have.

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Tetrapanax papyrifer - Araliaceae

~   CHINESE RICE-PAPER PLANT   ~

Single or multi-stemmed small tree that is mainly grown for its spectacular foliage - a must have in the subtropical garden and hardier than its look might suggest.

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Gladiolus papilio - Iridaceae

~   BUTTERFLY SWORD LILY   ~

This perennial grows corms with sword-like foliage and yellow-lilac flowers with maroon marks that appear during summer. Best grown in dense clusters or larger groups but otherwise easy to grow.

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Luma apiculata - Myrtaceae

~   CHILEAN MYRTLE   ~

This evergreen tree grows usually as a multi-stemmed specimen. It flowers white during summer and shows off its very attractive bark all year round.

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Gunnera manicata - Gunneraceae

~   CHILEAN RHUBARB   ~

A semi-tender perennial with huge leaves. Jurassic jungle-look on a gigantic scale, highly architectural. Needs space and ideally moist to wet soils.

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