Photo by Ivan Kozik

The Australian Collection primarily features trees and shrubs native to Australia. Tall eucalyptus trees, with their distinctive aromatic leaves, dominate the north bank of the creek. With more than 50 species of this native Australian genus, the trees vary from tall and erect specimens to broadly-spreading small trees. Throughout the collection, their characteristic camphor-like fragrance fills the air. A fine collection of bottlebrush, Callistemon, and honey-myrtles, Melaleuca, lines the path near the old bridge. Across the creek, new plantings of showy Australian flowering plants complement older plantings that feature plants from various regions in the world with a Mediterranean climate.

Photo by Mia Ingolia Photo by Mia Ingolia Photo by Mia Ingolia A gift by Arley Firch Photo by Mia Ingolia Photo by Mia Ingolia Some of the trees from the Australian Collection

UC Davis Arboretum
Hydrology
Arboretum Waterway Lake Spafford Putah Creek
Plant Collections
Shields Oak Grove Valley-Wise Garden White Flower Garden Mediterranean Collection South American Collection Acacia Collection Southwest US/ Mexican Collection Conifer Collection Roberts Redbud Collection Desert Collection California Foothill Collection East Asian Collection Mary Wattis Brown Garden North Coast Collection Weier Redwood Grove Australian Collection Arboretum Terrace
Features
Gazebo Dock Boathouse Putah Creek Lodge Bridges The Foundation Native American Contemplative Garden Lois Crowe Patio
Related
Nursery Town Wildlife Town Flora
All entries are listed from West to East.

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