Australia's flora
River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
Gumtrees are one of Australia's iconic trees and a dominant part of the Australian flora. The River red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulens) is one of the most widespread Eucalypt species growing from the coast throughout Australia. The trunk is vari-coloured, which includes patches of leaden grey bark above an area of brown-black.It's about 40 metres high under optimum conditions and can grow to be well over 100 years old. Flowering is usually in summer in Victoria and varies in New South Wales. The flowers are white to pale cream colour.
Gumtrees are one of Australia's iconic trees and a dominant part of the Australian flora. The River red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulens) is one of the most widespread Eucalypt species growing from the coast throughout Australia. The trunk is vari-coloured, which includes patches of leaden grey bark above an area of brown-black.It's about 40 metres high under optimum conditions and can grow to be well over 100 years old. Flowering is usually in summer in Victoria and varies in New South Wales. The flowers are white to pale cream colour.
The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)
The golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is part of genus of around 1200 wattles species. Currently 954 species are recognized as occurring in Australia. This species is usually a shrub or small tree around five metres tall but sometimes taller, often with white bark on branches near the crown. It comes into flower in Spring (beginning in September in Australia) with large fluffy, yellow, sweet smelling flower heads. Each flower head is a bunch of many tiny flowers. In 1912, the wattle was incorporated into the design of the Australian Coat of Arms as a floral symbol of the country.
The golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is part of genus of around 1200 wattles species. Currently 954 species are recognized as occurring in Australia. This species is usually a shrub or small tree around five metres tall but sometimes taller, often with white bark on branches near the crown. It comes into flower in Spring (beginning in September in Australia) with large fluffy, yellow, sweet smelling flower heads. Each flower head is a bunch of many tiny flowers. In 1912, the wattle was incorporated into the design of the Australian Coat of Arms as a floral symbol of the country.
Waratah (Telopea Speciossima)
The waratah (Telopea Speciossima) is a member of the family Proteaceae. It can grow to 4 metres, with dark green leathery leaves from 13 to 25 cm in length. They produce bright red flowers in spring and attract a wide variety of birds. The flowers are actually individual flowers grouped in rounded heads. Flowering time is normally from September to November. It has for a long time been one of Australia's most admired flowers and is the state floral emblem of New South Wales.
The waratah (Telopea Speciossima) is a member of the family Proteaceae. It can grow to 4 metres, with dark green leathery leaves from 13 to 25 cm in length. They produce bright red flowers in spring and attract a wide variety of birds. The flowers are actually individual flowers grouped in rounded heads. Flowering time is normally from September to November. It has for a long time been one of Australia's most admired flowers and is the state floral emblem of New South Wales.
Where are they located?
Golden Wattle: It's located in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
Gum Tree: It is found across most of Australia but always near water ways,
along drainage systems or in areas where the trees can access subsurface water.
along drainage systems or in areas where the trees can access subsurface water.
Waratah: They are located in New South Wales
on the Central Coast, the South Coast and nearby ranges.
on the Central Coast, the South Coast and nearby ranges.