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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Araucaria araucana - Araucariaceae

~   MONKEY PUZZLE   ~

A large conifer with long stout branches and spikey leaves. Highly architectural it is a real feature in any garden. Needs space.

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Eucomis bicolor - Asparagaceae

~   PINEAPPLE LILY   ~

This bulbous perennial enhances the exotic look in your garden. It has very fleshy leaves and stunning flowers in late summer. Best planted in large groups for a lush effect.

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Trachycarpus fortunei - Arecaceae

~   CHUSAN PALM   ~

A tall and hardy palm that survives short periods of frost and snow. Exotic asset to any garden, strongly architectural.

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Echium pininana - Boraginaceae

~   GIANT VIPER'S BUGLOSS   ~

A blue flowering biennial that will grow gigantic flower stalks in its second year. Unusual in its appearance, considered tender in the UK. Also a favourite food source for wildlife.

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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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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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Ginkgo biloba - Ginkgoaceae

~   MAIDENHAIR TREE   ~

This living fossil is classed as a deciduous conifer. The tree has got those very distinct bilobed leaves. With its narrow upright habit and very robust character, it makes a brilliant tree in polluted cities.

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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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