A really big collection of specimen trees, laid out in a beautiful park by a really clever (and really wealthy) bloke who could afford to have a grand plan with a result he would not, could not, live to fully appreciate.
However, what a legacy!
I'm perfectly happy to get up close with trees and shrubs....
Great post F with some good looking photos. I didn’t realise Banksia or what I think is Banksia (next to last) grew that far north. Possibly Banksia spinulosa with lovely strong looking candles. Of course I could be wrong and the plant is something entirely different 🙂
ReplyDeleteSorry Cathy, they are 'cones' on some variety of cedar. I think they look like candles on a christmas tree.
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DeleteIt is an amazing place. All those who question the cost of decarbonisation should be compelled to wander there alone, and think about what we could be about to lose.
ReplyDeleteThe mangers are certainly preparing for hotter drier summers, choosing drought resistant species to replace those that will not survive climate changes we are already experiencing. I wish i lived closer and would go there at least once a month.
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh yes... a place to breath deeply and feel everything within merge with the without... YAM xx
I could live there.
DeleteI love to hug trees!
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful ones there. And great photography
It is a place where a decent camera would make a huge difference.
DeleteIt is a beautiful place . Haven't been there for many years. I think a return visit is needed.
ReplyDeleteWe were too early for autumn colour, so if you leave it a week or two you might hit it at perfection.
DeleteJust glorious. A place to feel one's soul expand.
ReplyDeleteIt is and we didn't get to the modern piece (Mr B has hip issues that limit the distance we can cover together).
Deletethe roots grabbed me as my favorite, number 4 is tied for first place. I love those trees. what a great legazy to leave and leave and leave... wooded areas are healing places for our spirits.
ReplyDeleteThose 'roots' are actually branches that have reached the ground and taken root and grown into more trees.
DeleteI believe we should plant trees for our grandchildren and great grandchildren to enjoy. Smashing photos.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more about planting for future generations. I once met a bloke whose grandfather had planted black walnut on an acre of land and effectively left his grandchildren a regular living milling and selling beautiful timber. Fortunately they had the view that if they didn't try to be millionaires (they had received offers that would have made them rich but meant cutting everything all at once), and planted two for every one they did cut, their kids and grandkids could have this living forever. Now that is what I call sustainable.
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