Thematic Plan 2002 - 2008

SECTION

CURRENT THEME

FEATURES

DEVELOPMENTS

PRIORITY

TYPE

(Taxonomic, Ecological or Horticultural)

FOCUS OF THEMATIC DEVELOPMENTS 2002- 2008

(1-8)

001

MIMOSACEAE

Excellent older specimens of Acacia spp. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

002

MIMOSACEAE

Excellent older specimens of Acacia spp. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

003

MIMOSACEAE

Excellent older specimens of Acacia spp. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

004

Mixed Sterculiaceae, Fabaceae, Chenopodiaceae

Introduction to Families; some new developments, other areas still need a fresh look.

Armillaria possibly present

Awaiting action plan and completion of Rock Garden northern extension. Secondary loops to be developed

High

T

1,2,7

005

MYRTACEAE, Rhamnaceae

Unexciting bed of shrubs

Southern portion to become section 6 in spring 2002. Planting till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Low

T

1

006

LAMIACEAE

A collection of good and bad Prostanthera spp.

Continue grafting program, plant, and hope for better results till 2008.

Med

T

1,2,6

007

Small Families

Some very average specimens in this bed.

Incorporated into section 25 spring 2002. Planting till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Low

T

1

008

Monocots

Doryanthes excelsa, Palms, Anigozanthos spp., Grasses, Grass Trees

Sourcing and planting of Burchardtia, Wurmbea, Caesia and other Liliaceous spp. 2002-8.

High

T

1,2,3,4,7

009

MYRTACEAE

Melaleucas and Callistemons, Chamaelauciums, Kunzeas, Leptospermums, Homoranthus

Planting till 2008

Med

T

1,2,6

010

MYRTACEAE

Melaleucas and Callistemons Chamaelauciums Kunzeas, Leptospermums, Homoranthus, start of Rainforest Myrtaceae spp.

Continue planting RF Myrtaceous spp. along open drainage line, till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Med

T

1,2,6

011

MYRTACEAE

Large Melaleucas, Callistemons and Rainforest Myrtaceae spp.

Continue planting RF Myrtaceous spp. along open drainage line, till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Low

T

1,2,6

012

MYRTACEAE

Large Melaleucas, Callistemons

Continue planting RF Myrtaceous spp. along open drainage line, till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Low

T

1,2,6

013

MYRTACEAE

Large Melaleucas, Callistemons, Picnic area good for children.

Minor planting till 2008.

High

T

1,2,6

014

Rock Garden Extension, complete Spring 2002

Open sunny east facing slope planted with Xanthorrhoea spp., Acacia aneura forms and a multitude of happy colourful and unusual small species

Low structure display plantings Spring 2002, linking with existing beds. Assess future themes of area, re interpretation and collections needs 2002-3, planting until 2008

High

H

1,2,3,7

015A

NSW Northern Tablelands & Southern Qld Main Path

Small and unusual species from NNT

Requires trenching of southern side for Armillaria control 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015B

Display bed of small species

Small species from drier areas of Australia

Requires trenching of southern side for Armillaria control 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015C

SE Australian Sandstone species

Doryanthes excelsa

Requires trenching of southern side for Armillaria control 2002-3, larger tired shrubs removed 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015D

Display bed of elevated rock

Very large example of prostrate Grevillea, Isopogon fletcheri and many small colourful species

Link with 15E 2003-4, Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,7

015E

Display bed of arid species

Rocks in the middle of two paths

Link with 15D 2003-4, Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,7

015F

SA & WA Flora

Many good examples of established species

Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2,3

015G

Arid species

Many good examples of established species

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,7

015H

Display bed

Best example of Telopea "BB" and Large prostrate Eucalyptus

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015J

Display bed

Prostate taxa

Telopeas to be pruned hard 2002, Planting till 2008, To blend with northern extension 2002-3

High

H

1,2

015K

NSW Southern Tablelands

Small Acacia's

To blend with northern extension 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2,4

015L

Display Bed

Large prostrate Eucalyptus

Telopeas pruned 2002. Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015M

Subalpine & Alpine

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015N

Subalpine & Alpine

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015P

PROTEACEAE

Many unusual and colourful taxa, Isopogon cuneata hybrid, Hakea corymbosa

Look at representing all WA Proteaceae genera, Planting till 2008

High

T

1,2,3,7

015Q

Subalpine & Alpine

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015R

WA & SA Flora. Goodeniacea

Main Path

Good examples of arid shrubs and forbs

To blend with northern extension 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

E-T

1,2,3,7

015S

Display bed

Good examples of arid shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,7

015T

Shade tolerant taxa- Main Path

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015V

Island display bed Main Path

Good examples of arid shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015X

Pond and water fall rock face

Microstrobus, Richea and water plants

Rock face to be planted up -with Alania endlicheri, Rock orchids, ferns etc 2002-8

High

H

1,2

016

Rock Garden Southern extension

Poor Collection of mixed plantings. Armillaria presence.

Trenching required in northern sector, to protect section 15c from Armillaria 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

H

1

017

Mixed Planting of species requiring good drainage

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

General plantings till 2008

Low

H

1,2

018

MIMOSACEAE and Fabaceae

Good examples of Acacia spp.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

019

MYRTACEAE - small species

Good specimens of Homoranthus, Astartea, Melaleuca, etc

Bed to expand west into lawn spring 2002, Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

020

PROTEACEAE - Hakea

Excellent specimens of Grafted Hakea spp.

Planting of more grafted taxa till 2008

Med

T

1,2

021

PROTEACEAE - Hakea

Large established Hakea spp.

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Med

T

1,2

022

PROTEACEAE - Hakea

Large established Hakea spp.

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Low

T

1,2

023

PROTEACEAE - predominantly Persoonia

Light open bed

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Low

T

1,2

024

PROTEACEAE

Predominantly Grevillea spp. but also general Proteaceae - Main Path section

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

High

T

1,2,3

025

PROTEACEAE, Woodland, Banksia

Eucalyptus woodland setting with predominantly Grevillea spp. but also general Proteaceae - Main Path section

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Low

T

1,2,3

026

PROTEACEAE

Smaller, more sensitive genera - Adenanthos, Isopogon, Petrophile, Dryandra, Synaphea, Main path section

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

High

T

1,2,3

027

PROTEACEAE

General Proteaceae - Main Path section

Minimal development. Eucalyptus mannifera to be maintained, Planting till 2008

Med

T

1,2,3

028

PROTEACEAE

General Proteaceae in woodland setting- unusual taxa include Banksia occidentalis

Minimal development. Eucalyptus mannifera to be maintained, Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,3,6

029

Mallee and Myrtaceae Heath.

Open area with good examples of Hypocalymma and Verticordia spp.

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Med

T

1,2,6

030

Variation in Plant Form and small Proteaceae and Myrtaceae spp.

Examples of species variation

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

High

T

1,2

031

RHAMNACEAE

Large established shrubs

Requires removal of large specimens from roadside. Planting till 2008

Low

T

1

032

Mixed planting fence screen

Assortment of wet tolerant shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2

033

Mixed planting fence screen

Assortment of wet tolerant shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2

034

Eucalyptus lawn

Assortment of Eucalyptus spp. Creating shade on lawn

Safety of trees to be assessed till 2008, removal of road hopefully before 2008

Low

T

1,2

035

Eucalyptus lawn

Assortment of Eucalyptus spp. Creating shade on lawn

Safety of trees to be assessed till 2008, removal of road hopefully before 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

036

PROTEACEAE

Large specimens of grafted Banksia and Hakea spp.

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Low

T

1,2

037

PROTEACEAE

Many fine examples of Grevillea and Banksia spp. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

038

Callitris + Mixed Planting

Mature Callitris spp. With understorey plantings. Armillaria maybe present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

039

Mixed Planting

Stringybark woodland with Macrozamia understorey. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,2

040

CASUARINACEAE

Mature Casaurinaceae spp., with Asteraceae understorey. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

041

Mixed Planting

Many unusual and colourful species.

Xanthorrhoeas to be planted spring 2002. Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,2

042

Mixed Planting

Brachychiton rupestis, Macrozamia communis

Planting of mature specimens spring 2002-8

Low

H

1,2,3

043

MYRTACEAE

Collection of large, sometimes tired Callistemon spp.

Extend section 42 into it, thin out duplications and planting till 2008.

Low

T

1,2

044

Sydney Basin Plants

A fine collection of garden sized shrubs from the Sydney Sandstone Basin.

Planting till 2008. Toilet Block may go with Nursery site redevelopment 2005.

Low

H

1,2,6

045

FABACEAE

Very wet site with poor plant performance.

Minor success with Olearia and Pultenaea spp. Planting with small wet feet tolerant species till 2008.

Low

H

1

046

RUTACEAE and Acacia spp.

Stunning display of Boronia and Zieria spp.

Increase Rutaceae species holdings, 2002-8

Low

T

1,2,3,6

047

FABACEAE

Mulch bed

Change theme to Eucalyptus maculata and Macrozamia communis woodland 2002-3. Planting till 2008

Low

T

1

048

RUTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Increase Rutaceae species holdings, 2002-8

Low

T

1,2,3,6

049

RUTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Increase Rutaceae species holdings, 2002-8

Low

T

1,2,3,6

050

RUTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Increase Rutaceae species holdings, 2002-8

Low

T

1

051

MYRTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of smaller Myrtaceae spp. till 2008

Low

T

1

052

MYRTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of smaller Myrtaceae spp. till 2008

Low

T

1

053

Mixed Planting

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of smaller Myrtaceae spp. till 2008

Low

T

1

054

MYRTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of smaller Myrtaceae spp. till 2008

Low

T

1

055

FABACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of east coast Fabaceae spp. Till 2008.

Low

T

1

056

PROTEACEAE

Many fine and unusual specimens.

Thin out of duplicated species and planting of a wider range of Genera till 2008.

Low

T

1,2,3,6

058

Black Mt. Flora

Good example of southern side of east facing gully.

Site for possible future Conservatory

Weed 2002-08

Low

E

1

060

Concourse Display

Xanthorrhoea spp.

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,3

061

Hybrid Rhododendron, Xanthorrhoeas and Black Mt. Flora

Xanthorrhoeas and Rhododendrons the best in the Gardens. Good example of northern side of east facing gully.

Site for possible future Conservatory. Trialing of Pandanus sp. 2002-3. Weed 2002-8

Med

H

1,2,3,5,6

062

North East Australian RF

Rhododendrons-established. Trialing of Palms, Figs, Amorphophallus and Cycas spp.

North-eastern Queensland Proteaceae to be sourced and planted 2002-8. Cycas media and cairsiana Oct 2002.

High

E

1,2,3,5,6

063

Central East to North East Australian RF

Large canopy trees with many young understorey species.

Northern Proteaceae and Conifers to be sourced and planted 2002-8.

High

E

1,2,3,5,6

064

South East Queensland/Araucaria Dry RF

RF Conifers, Araucaria, Agathis, Ferns

Ficus microcarpa to be planted Oct 2002. Transplanting of crowded Araucarias 2002-3. Planting till 2008.

High

E

1,2,3,5

065

McPherson Range/New England Rainforest

Nothofagus moorei dominated, boardwalk, epiphytes, scented orchids

Additional epiphytes to be collected and attached 2002-8. Sourcing and planting of mature showy species 2002-8.

High

E

1,2,3,5

066

Tasmanian Rainforest

Well established Acacia melanoxylon. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan

Med

E

1,2,3,5,6

067

Tasmanian Rainforest

Well established Acacia melanoxylon. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan

High

E

1,2,3,5,6

068

Pacific Island Flora

Cordyline and Dietes.

Removal and replacement of canopy 2002-8. Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2,3,5,6

069

Sydney Basin Plants

A fine collection of garden sized shrubs from the Sydney Sandstone Basin.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Med

E

1,2,6

070

MYRTACEAE

Good examples of Eremaea, Verticordia, etc; spp.

Northern Homoranthus spp. Spring 2002, other small Myrtaceous spp. till 2008

T

071

Black Mt. Flora

Stringybark woodland, with remnant Banksia spp. Plantings and Acacia sp. weeds

Weed 2002-8

Low

E

1

072

Correas

Fine examples of many Correa spp. and forms.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

T

1,2

073

MYRTACEAE

A few good specimens, most are tired.

Remove tired plants 2002-4 Plant with large southern WA species till 2008.

Med

T

1,2,6

075

PROTEACEAE

A few good specimens, most are tired.

Remove tired plants 2002-4 Plant with RF species till 2008.

Low

T

1,2,6

077

MIMOSACEAE

Fine examples of many Acacia spp. and forms.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

078

Mixed

Doryanthes excelsa, Ghania, Ranunculus. Armillaria present.

Trenching along southern boundary to protect RFG from Armillaria 2003. Planting of RF verge spp. till 2008.

High

H

1,2,6

079

Rock Garden Southern extension

Poor Collection of mixed plantings. Armillaria present.

Trenching required in northern sector, to protect section 15a from Armillaria 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

H

1

081

Holding area

Lined out difficult species

Utilise as Fabaceae stock bed, planting till 2008

Low

H

1

082

LAMIACEAE

Some good examples of Prostanthera spp.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

T

1,2

083

Holding area

Bare open area

Utilise as Fabaceae stock bed, planting till 2008

084

MYRTACEAE

Great Acmena smithii and Chamelaucium specimens. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan.

Low

T

1,2

085

Black Mt. Flora

Some good Tinderry Mts. Specimens.

Weed 2002-8

Low

E

1

087

Cultivars

Excellent examples of hardy clones.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1,2

088

Dodonaea

Poor tired specimens. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan.

Low

T

1

089

Black Mt. Flora

Stringybark woodland.

Weed 2002-8

Low

E

1

090

Cryptogams

Blobs on rocks with labels

Keep adding blobs on rocks till 2008

Low

T

1

091

MYRTACEAE

Melaleuca ericifolia gully and other poor shrubs

Remove tired plants 2002-4 Plant with large south eastern species till 2008.

Low

T

1

093

Black Mt. Flora

Stand of small Eucalyptus mannifera

Weed 2002-8

1

094

Alpine - Subalpine

Good examples of establishing specimens.

Planting till 2008

Low

E

1,2,6

095

DILLENIACEAE

A few good specimens most are tired.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

096

PITTOSPORACEAE

A few good specimens, most are tired.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

097

MYOPORACEAE

A few good specimens, most are tired.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

098

MYRTACEAE

Melaleuca ericifolia gully and other poor shrubs

Remove tired plants 2002-4 Plant with large south eastern species till 2008.

Low

T

1

099

Tasmanian Woodland, State floral emblems

Good examples of Tasmanian Woodland species and some Floral emblems.

Floral Emblem part needs section number designated. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2,6

099F

Eastern boundary fence screen

Mixed plantings of hardy screen plants.

Thinned and replanted Autumn 2002, needs section number designated. Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1

100

SA & WA Species

Excellent examples of many species.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2,3,6,7

101

Mixed Planting

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

102

THYMELAEACEAE

Badly grazed by macropods.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1

103

Mixed Planting

Wet site with some good some poor specimens

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1

104

South - Northern Queensland Rainforest

Open sunny site with good displays of Hibiscus, and RF shrubs and forbs

Planting of Cycas and Lepidozamia spp. Spring 2003. Sourcing and planting of other low land spp. Till 2008

Med

E

1,2,3,5

105

Gymnosperms

Many fine examples of Conifers and Macrozamia communis. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan.

High

T

1,2,3,5,6

106

RUTACEAE - mostly Correas

Wet site with some well established Correa spp.

Back fill with on site rubble. Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

107

Research cottage surrounds Mixed Planting

Wet site, with some average specimens

Set up as a Domestic garden display. Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,2,6

108

Brittle Gum Lawn

Wet site. Lawn, benches and Eucalyptus mannifera canopy.

Improve drainage

Low

H

1,6

109

Relationships of Australian flora

Good examples of young Gondwana spp.

Removal of Myrtaceae overstorey when Agathis and Araucarias are large enough. Source a wide range of materials. From Tasmanian, NZ, S America, New Caledonia and S Africa. Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2,3,5

110

Epacridaceae / Ericaceae

Wollemi Pine Cage, good stand of Eucalyptus mannifera, average display of heath spp.

Removal of senescing Eucalyptus mannifera and larger shrubs. Link with section 109 Sourcing and Planting till 2008. ? Armillaria

Med

T

1,2,3,5

111

Brindabella Gully

Good example of habitat. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan

Low

E

1

112

RUTACEAE

Good examples of a wide range of Rutaceae taxa.

Planting till 2008

Med

T

1,2

114

Sub-Tropical Low Land Rainforest

Open sunny site with good displays of Orchids, Hibiscus, Acronychia and RF forbs

Planting of advanced Brachychiton acerifolium 2002. Source Macrozamia spp. 2002-3 for 2004 planting. Planting till 2008.

Med

E

1,2,3,5

116

Front Entrance drive

Display shrub bed

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1

117

Toilet

Looks like a bed around a toilet

Join with section 119 spring 2002. Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

119

Cultivars

Cross section of Australian Native cultivars

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