Australian Forest Walk

Explore forest plants from Tasmania to Queensland in the Gardens' new Australian Forest Walk. This walk features informative signage telling the story of our forest habitats, and highlighting the importance of conserving these precious areas. 

Enjoy walking through out forest setting. Don't forget to look up and see the forest giants. Agathis robusta, the giant Queensland kauri, Toona ciliata, the sensational Red Cedar and many more. Look down and see a large range of Australian Forest shrubs and groundcovers.
 

• Key plants
• Curator notes
• History

Key plants

Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash

Small-medium sized tree up to 15m, white/pink bell shaped flowers in spring followed by colourful blue berries.

Toona ciliata Red Cedar

Large deciduous tree up to 40m x 2m trunk, small white/pink flowers in spring, known for its rich red/fragrant timber.

Banksia serrata Saw Banksia

Gnarled, large shrub up to 10m, oblong, serrated leaves, grey/green flower spike in autumn.

Banksia integrifolia Coast Banksia

Medium sized tree up to 15m, leaves sometimes serrated with silver underside, large yellow cylindrical flower spikes at various times of the year.

Corymbia citriodora Lemon Scented Gum

Large gum tree with strong lemon scented leaves.

Agathis robusta Queensland Kauri

Very large coniferous tree up to 50m with scaly bark.

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Curator notes

1. Clean up tree litter after storms.
2. Use organic fertilizers and low phosphorous fertilizers for Proteaceae species.
   

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History

• 1991 - Establishment of the Australian Forest Walk. Formerly known as the Australian Border.
• 2006 - Collection focus and name changed from Australian Forest Walk to Australian
  Forest Walk.
• 2007–08 - Replanting of old 'Tasmanian' section with a focus towards forest species.

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