Australian Garden Visit - Eucalypt Walk
The Eucalypt Walk was indeed a highlight of the Australian Garden visit for me, it displays the diversity of this iconic group of well known Australian plants the Eucalypt. The Eucalypt or more commonly know gum tree are the essence of the Australian flora. The term gum tree is derived from the habit of some species of Eucalypt to exude a sticky gum- like substance from their trunks. Even a non-gardener in Australia would know what a gum tree looks and smells like.
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The walk features a series of five garden areas separated by narrow clearings highlighting the different groupings within the Eucalypt genus. Displayed in these areas are the well known Eucalypt species Stringybark, Ironbark, Peppermint, Bloodwood and Box. Still in an immature state these trees will continue to grow and mature and will add to the changing face of the gardens as they grow for future generations. Take note of the use of the large rocks through out the walk and the beautiful under plantings through out this area add colour and smells of the Australian bush.
Photos views of the Eucalypt walk
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Photos views of the Eucalypt walk
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The commercial use of the Eucalypt most importantly in the Forestry industry, where there has been considerable conflict between conservation groups and logging groups over the past twenty years or so. Also a commercially important feature of eucalypt is the extraction of the oils contained in the foliage, that they are so well known for. I find it some what of a shame to learn that more eucalyptus oil is produce overseas today than that what we produce here in Australia.
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