{"product_id":"gymnostoma-australianum","title":"Daintree Pine - Gymnostoma australianum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDaintree Pine - Gymnostoma australianum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the common name this is not a conifer but a member of the casuarina family, restricted in the wild to a very small pocket of lowland forest in the Daintree region of far north Queensland. \u003cem\u003eGymnostoma australianum\u003c\/em\u003e forms a slim tree of fine, drooping, needle like branchlets that read as texture rather than mass, so it works where a solid canopy would darken a courtyard. It is grown as much for its rarity and conservation value as for its looks, and its narrow habit makes it one of the few Australian rainforest trees that suits a confined bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Daintree Pine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thread like branchlets hang in soft curtains that move in the slightest breeze and contrast well with broad leaved tropical planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e: The crown stays slim and upright rather than spreading, which keeps it usable in gardens of ordinary size.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity\u003c\/strong\u003e: The species is highly restricted in the wild, and garden planting supports its conservation in cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: It accepts life in a large pot better than most rainforest trees, holding form for years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Character\u003c\/strong\u003e: Growth is measured rather than rampant, so it will not outgrow the spot it was chosen for in a few seasons.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single specimen supplies vertical line and soft texture in a paved space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow Entry Beds\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its slim profile fits garden strips beside a path or wall where wider trees fail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRainforest Layering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Planted among gingers, palms and ferns it lifts the mid canopy without heavy shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Containers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for oversized pots on terraces in frost free coastal districts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2m for a fine textured screen line\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring through to early autumn in warm districts, avoiding the coldest months\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but free draining soil enriched with organic matter; it dislikes both drought and stagnant water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist for the first two summers, since young plants have little tolerance for drying out. Mulch generously with leaf litter or fine bark and shelter young trees from cold drying wind and frost.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8m in gardens, taller in habitat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light dappled shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very small area of lowland forest in the Daintree region, far north Queensland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant, followed by small woody cone like fruit\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795278102814,"sku":"ND-0913-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":59795278135582,"sku":"ND-0913-45L","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/cpeqk9NbXe7e8PQci1BZz_EENxuo7Q.jpg?v=1787312286","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/gymnostoma-australianum","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}