GOLDEN VALLEY TREE PARK

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1 GOLDEN VALLEY TREE PARK TREES AVAILABLE for SPONSORSHIP 2016 Tree Sponsorships provide the main income source for this community managed arboretum. Thank you for your support. Contact AUSTRALIAN COLLECTION Australian Tree Groves Eucalyptus saligna Sydney Blue Gum NSW/Qld 1987 One of the most attractive stands in the arboretum, this stunning grove of huge pale barked eucalypts is still growing. K 16 $290 ea Casuarina cunninghamiana River Sheoak NSW,Q, NT, 1987 Everyone likes this shady glade. L 15, $150 per tree. Syncarpia glomulifera Turpentine is a glossy rainforest tree is from NSW/Qld, 1990, J 16, #2901 This strong group is $450 for five large trees. $150 for single tree. 1

2 Mallees This is a planting of WA mallees with selected genetics for eucalyptus oil, biomass fuel & landcare purposes. Their brilliant biomass characteristics mean they might one day fuel jet planes! Some are v. pretty too... Eucalyptus kochii subsp. Borealis Mullewa Mallee; E. kochii subsp. Kochii WA Oil Mallee; E. kochii subsp. Plenissima Trayning Mallee; E. loxophleba subsp. Lissophloia Smooth-barked York Gum; E. quaerenda Melaleuca Mallee; E. vegrandis Ongerup Mallee; Also the only Victorian selection E. polybractea Blue Mallee All planted 2000, B to E 10 to 11, $120ea West Australian Trees Acacia acuminata Jam Wattle A WA classic, 1987, perfect 6m specimen. G 16. $120 Acacia microbotrya Gum Wattle WA wheat belt, 1987 H 14 Right next to beginning of Wattle Walk. $90 Allocasuarina decussata Karri Oak, Karri Forest 1987 in Picnic site I 10. $180 Corymbia callophylla Marri, South-West K 10 $240 Eucalyptus astringens sub sp. astringens Brown Mallet from Moora to Hyden this Mallet is the tree of inland SW. At I 19 $150 E. astringens sub sp. redacta E. brevistylis Rates Tingle North Walpole district, very rare, 1984 D 18, lovely large specimens on hill top next to Hill View Track $280 E. burdettiana Burdett s Gum East Mt Barren, very rare 1982 E 19 $240 E. clivicola Green mallet grows from N. of the Stirling Ranges to E. of the Ravensthorpe Range, 2009 I 19 $150 E. falcata Silver mallet grows from Wickepin to Lake King and Jerramungup Next to track at J 20. $150 E. gardneri subsp. gardneri Blue mallet, WA from Brookton-Kojonup, to Narembeen-Kulin, and near Cadoux, 2009 J 20 $150 E. gomphocephela Tuart Swan Coastal Plain 1980, growing at top corner, large specimens. C 21 $150 E. guilfoylei Yellow Tingle 1988, North Walpole district. This rare tree is next to the picnic shelter, J 10 $240 E. longicornis Red Morrel, tree of the central and southern wheat belt and Great Western Woodlands. Growing next to the Hill View Track J 19 $150 E. marginata Jarrah ~ brilliant old growth specimen in car park K 10, $340 2

3 E. macrocarpa Mottlecah, sand plains from Geraldton to Pingelly, restricted in wild, this species has silver foliage and striking summer flowers, 1982 D 20, $ 180 E. megacornuta Warted Yate Ravensthorpe Range, very rare 1982 (E 19) $240 E. melanophitra, this Mallet has a very restricted range from Pallinup River - Corackerup Ck to Boxwood Hill, 2009 H 20 $150 E. newbeyi Beaufort Inlet mallet, Named after a WA landcare legend Ken Newbey, its natural range is restricted to Beaufort Inlet & Fitzgerald River Nat. Park but it is raging in Balingup, 2009 I 19 $150 E. occidentalis Flat topped Yate 2009 The distinctive gully species of the South coast region. Growing next to the Hill View Track J 19 $150 E. ornata Ornamental silver mallet, restricted, NE of Kondinin - NE of Hyden, 2009 I 19 $150 E. patens WA Blackbutt younger wildling in car park at J 10 $120 E. praetermissa another unusual mallet with a restricted range S. coast, Beaufort Inlet & Fitzgerald River National Park, 2009 I 19 $150 E preissiana Bellfruited Mallee, Stirling Range to Stokes Inlet, rare,1982 striking yellow flowers in winter E 19 $240 E. recta Mt Yule silver mallet Very rare, scattered & very restricted distribution, SE of Moora, Cadoux H 20 $150 E. salmonophloia Salmon Gum ~ One of our State s loveliest trees $240 E. sepulcralis Weeping Gum, Fitzgerald River National Park, rare, 1982 $180 E.spathulata Swamp Mallet, Avon Wheatbelt region, 1984 $180 E. tenuis an unusual Mallet from E. of Hyden & Lake King E. of Norseman & S. of Coolgardie, 2009 H 18 $150 E. tetraptera Four winged Mallee South Coast, on walk track at F $150 Tall Eucalypts All these trees are well established, large trees that are growing around the Tall Gum Short Walk. We anticipate they will grow into very large specimens. $ 270 ea E.dives Broad-leafed Peppermint Vic & NSW, 1987 I 15, E. maidenii Maiden s Gum southern NSW, 1987I 13 E. rubida Candlebark Tas, Vic & NSW, 1987 L 15 E. tereticornis Forest Red Gum x2 Q d & NSW,

4 E. sieberi Silvertop Ash NSW/Vic 1987 I 14 E. viminalis Manna Gum Eastern Australia s second tallest tree, 1987 K 12 Other Australian Trees Acacia doratoxylon Spearwood NSW, ACT, Vic, 1987 F 13 $90 Acacia elata Cedar Wattle NSW 1987 It s surprising this handsome wattle next to Wattle Walk is still available. Perhaps people think all wattles are short-lived shrubs, but this lovely tree with summer flowers is a tall longlived beauty. E12 $160 Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Tasmania and Victoria, 1987 K 13 $120 Alphitonia excelsa Soap Tree N.E. Aus, large tree in rainforest glade. 1991, L 15, $160 Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Pine Queensland, 1989 J 9, These stately trees are growing at the new Picnic site.$ #220 Araucaria cunninghamii Hoop Pine 1990 Qld/ NSW This advanced tree is in the rainforest glade. K 16 $220 Brachychiton rupestris Bottle Tree Queensland, 2009 G 18$ 180 Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress Pine 1986 from all mainland States, fine specimen C 12 $200 Callitris macleayana Stringybark Pine NSW, Q ld Tablelands, 1986 next to Wattle Walk track F 12 $150 Callitris preissii Rottnest Island Pine 1986 southern States in small patches C 12 $140 Eucalyptus nicholii Narrow leafed Peppermint Gum NSW, 1984 in a pair, these are magnificent specimens D 12 $200 Melia azerderach Cape Lilac 1996 Few people appreciate that this is an Australian tree from the Kimberley & across Aus tropics J 11 in car park $150 Stenocarpus sinuatus Firewheel Tree NSW rainforest, 1990, L 15, #2829 $ 240 Wollemi nobilis Wollemi Pine #1016 & #1017 Wollemi National Park, NSW Our first planting of this famous tree was in the World Collection s Hidden Valley, where a pair is growing nicely. T 17 $340 ea. HERITAGE PLANTINGS Heritage Grove WORLD COLLECTION 4

5 Over a hundred years old, this magnificent avenue of heritage trees is growing in a peaceful glade near the creek, at the entrance to the arboretum alongside the Bibbulman Track, they are; London Plane #512, English Elm #510, 507, 505,503,601 And 287, 599 & 597 English Oak #509,506, 600 English Oak Concordia #504, Pin Oak #598. Price $999 ea Other Heritage Plantings by early settlers Populus nigra pyramidalis Lombardy Poplar, N Italy, original tree from 1930 s, with disabled access next to main track near old well) #153. Q 11, $190 Populus serotina Aurea Golden Poplar, selected cultivar, 1937, 203. This beautiful large tree grows next to the bridge at N 13. Disabled access. A second huge one is at O 10 near the old well, 748. Both are $280 Pyrus communis Josephine Pear, garden cultivar, circa 1910, growing at the Look-out with wonderful valley views, this group is over one hundred years old and still fruits. #486 & # 536, S 15, $ 280 Robinia pseudo-acacia Black Locust, East USA, original tree #045, S 11, $190 Schinus molle Pepper Tree, Peru, 1935 #227 near old well across creek, this hollow tree is a real character at P 11, $320 Avenue plantings Fraxinus oxycarpa Desert Ash S Europe to Iran, planted 1989, These attractive trees steal the show in early spring. Hill-top site with great views and good access. Take your pick. $290 Populus alba x alba Mahgreb Poplar, North Africa, planted 2005 E 5, the Tree Park s entry statement, lovely rare silver leafed poplars, with disabled access. $120 ea Oaks 5

6 The Tree Park has the largest oak collection in WA. Most of these trees are rare in Australia. Some listed below date to our first oak plantings in the 1980 s and are already large trees. Quercus acutissima Sawtooth Oak, 2004, Japan & Korea. This fast growing oak has glossy pointed leaves. O7, # 1076 & $250 ea. Q. alba White Oak, eastern N. America, 1994, #819 P $290 Q. bicolor Swamp White Oak, SE Canada & E USA, 1988 This is one of the last trees available in the Oak Grove. T 10 $ 350 Q. castaneifolia Chestnut leafed Oak, Caucusus & Iran, 1994 # 806 $250 Quercus cerris Turkey Oak Asia Minor 2007, #1256 at T 8, $280 Q. chrysolepsis Canyon Live Oak SW of USA, 1994, #818 P 9, $290 Q. ilex Holm Oak SW Europe, 1988 #433 next to Oak Grove Track. Q 10 $350 Q. iberica Iberica Oak, Caucasus, 1999, # 814 P 8 $290 Q. macrocarpa Burr Oak N. America, 1988 #358 Q 11 oak with gorgeous acorn cups.$350 Q. macrolepsis Vallonea Oak Eastern Mediterranean, 1999 #815 P 9 $290 Q. nigra Water Oak, southern USA, 1989, # 569 & #1169 two available, these handsome semi evergreen trees are the only remaining oaks available in the first Oak Grove T 10 $ 340 Q. petrea French Oak, France, 2007 two left, these are the oaks of wine barrel fame and very rare here, as the first plantings in Australia, near walk track. K 7 $400 Q. phellos Willow Oak, S. East USA, 1988 # 620 & # 621 I 6 one of the most ornamental of the oaks, this magnificent pair are in the Chinampa. $410ea Q. robur Fastigiata Cypress Oak 2005 This selected cultivar of the English Oak grows in tall upright form hence its name. Q 8 $290 Autumn Beauties and Other Exotic Trees Acer ginnala Amur Maple # Pretty leaf on a dainty tree. L 9 $270 Acer palmatum Japanese Maple, Japan, 1986, one of the best autumn displays in the Park, visible from the road, but on steep slope so hard to access, # 425 at K 7, $250 Acer rubrum Red Maple 1986 Two lovely large Maples available of this famous species. # 701 & 702 at L 9 $350 ea. 6

7 Acer rubrum October Glory Red Maple #1280 from eastern Canada & USA An outstanding specimen tree for autumn colour. K 8, $350 Acer saccharinum Silver Maple, East USA, Our only Silver Maple is well grown and lovely but access is on slope. #421, 1986 K 7 $ 250 Arbutus arachnoides x Mediterranean Strawberry Tree 2010 (Hybrid) x 2 # 3506 & 3507, and Arbutus glandulosa Mexican Madrone # , and Arbutus canariensis Canary Madrone # are four young evergreen Strawberry Trees in the main car park, prized for their beautiful cinnamon coloured bark. (P and Q 13) $180 ea Betula nigra Black Birch Between the car park and the Duck Pond, this tree has gorgeous curly bark. Nth America, R 17, 659, 1991 $200. Butia capitata Wine Palm Chile 1992 #1008 & #1009 The delicious fruit of this pair can be intoxicating! His and hers? Growing at the bridge. O 14 $450 for the pair Calocedrus decurrens Californian Incense Cedar West coast USA, 1997 Two tall globular conifers from California s amazing coniferous heritage, L11 $270 Carya illinoensis Pecan 1999 #1081 on Bibbulman Track U 19 $250 Celtis sinensis Nettle Tree China, next to Bibbulman Track 1999 # 706 L 10 $120 Ceratonia siliqua Carob East Mediterranean, 1993 #1023 & #798 at O 8,. Nice trees, but both male so no pods. $250 Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington Thorn, Eastern USA, 1994, This little Hawthorn turns scarlet in autumn #548, R 13, $180 Gleditsia triacanthos Honey Locust, central and east USA, 1983, grown as a fodder tree T 12, #044 $190 Liquidambar orientalis x styraciflua Turkish Liquidambar, Asia Minor, 2005 rare and beautiful these Liquidambar colour late and hold their display til mid winter, disabled access outside Homestead, # 1161 $390 Livingstonia australis Australian Fan Palm 1992 prominent in the Chinampa. $200 Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo # 1275 & # Stunning autumn colour. J 8 $270 ea Pinus pinea Stone Pine, Mediterranean, 1989 #441 The edible pine nut tree is above the Yungerup Spring. X 7 $ 230 Plantanus occidentalis American Plane #1040 Eastern USA, 2003 V 11, $290 Plantanus occidentalis American Plane # Eastern USA, in the maple grove at L8 $290 7

8 Pyrus salicifolia Weeping Silver Pear 1999 Small ornamental with silver foliage. On Bibbulman Track. #709, L 10 $160 Salix nigra Black Willow Tall & vibrant willows in pair next to creek in quiet location. Nth America, #743 &745, N 11, $250 ea or $340 for pair. Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow, China, 1982 #478, lovely fully grown tree above spring with good autumn display. W 9 $ 370 Sorbus acuparia Rowan, China, good late autumn colour, next to creek, 1986 #710, L 10, $340 Taxodium distichum Swamp Cypress, S.E. USA, 1998, #636 magnificent tree in autumn, stand out in Chinampa. H 6 $390 Taxus baccata aurea Golden Yew, N. Africa & Europe, 2006 #1011 slow growing but can live for many centuries, this species is of pagan significance, on Chinampa H 6 $250 Please read the sponsorship conditions and fill in the form on our website 8