Experience the magnificant colours and frangrances of blooming beauties and sensational seeds and fruits on show in our Gardens... now.
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Brachychiton acerifolius -
Flame Tree
My distinctive red flowers resemble tiny bells.
I am commonly known as the Flame Tree, famous for the bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree when it is leafless and make the tree look like it is on fire. My spectacular flowering occurs in late spring and new foliage is ready for the summer rains.
The smooth bark, maple-like leaves and attractive pyramid shape makes this tree an attractive backyard or footpath specimen even when not in flower.
The Flame Tree is found naturally down the east coast into NSW. The tree can handle almost all weather conditions of mainland Australia except prolonged winter cold and snow. Flame trees can be seen next to the Brigalow Garden, near the Turf Trial Plots and along the lagoon edge near the Japan
Garden in the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.
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Commersonia bartramia –
Brown Kurrajong
Often called “Snow in Summer” This delightful small tree is fast growing and suitable for the average backyard. A feature of this tree is the mass of creamy flowers borne from December to March, followed by chestnut-like spiky seed capsules. Sporadic flowering also occurs most of the year. Usually found along creek lines, Brown Kurrajong prefers a moist position in full sun or partial shade.
Renowned for speedy growth, it’s not unusual for these trees to grow several metres in their first year. They will usually only grow to 10 metres full height. Use this tree to obtain an almost instant canopy or windbreak – but due to their fast growth, these trees are often ‘at their best’ for the first 10 years of
their life.
You’ll find the Brown Kurrajong in many sections of the Gardens including the Tropical Shade Garden, Finch Hatton Gorge Waterway Garden, Buffer Forest & Regional Forest Gardens of the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
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Syzygium aqueum
Watery Rose-apple I am the fruit of this Water Apple and my distinctive red fruits resemble tiny bells. My fruit is very glossy red and the flesh is very juicy or watery hence my common name... Water Apple.
I grow on a shrub and I grow best in areas with a long dry season, though I am not drought resistant. Shrubs like this one can easily be cultivated in home gardens so why not add some cheer to your place?
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Mackay Regional Council Queens Park houses the 'Ken Burgess Display House' commonly called the ORCHID HOUSE.
This fabulous collection of orchids is situated in Queens Park in East Mackay, not at the Botanic Gardens which is in West Mackay. Admission is free and well worth a look.
To have a seek peek at what's flowering at the Orchid House click here...
