There are many species of Grass tree (Xanthorrhoea) endemic to Australia. Two species found on the Swan Coastal Plain are Xanthorrhoea preissii (Grass Tree) and Xanthorrhoea brunonis (Graceful Grass Tree). Xanthorrhoea brunonis could easily be mistaken for a young preissii so how can you tell them apart?
Category Archives: Flora
Native plants
Spring Flora Monitoring 2020
Spring Flora Monitoring 2020 Springtime means Spring Flora Monitoring of Banksia Woodland for Landcare SJ. Banksia Woodland has been classified as a Threatened Ecological Community under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. With only small remnants remaining, much of this remnant bushland is located on private property. The 2020 season of spring flora […]
Can you add to SJ’s tree register
Significant tree register in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Have you spotted any trees of significance in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale? In a few easy steps you can nominate a tree for inclusion on the Significant Tree Register. The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has taken a significant step towards cleaner, greener and more sustainable […]
Korribingal Brook 2007 – 2020
Reece revisits Korribingal Brook and which was the site of a national Tree Day Planting 13 years ago.
Bushland management for orchid conservation
Download your own 20 page guide to Orchids that can be found in our local Banksia Woodland; featuring fabulous photos and interesting facts.