We honour and respect all Elders and Traditional Custodians of the lands the Botanic Gardens of Sydney stand on. We acknowledge the lands as significant historical, ceremonial and traditional trade grounds.
Every month our volunteers select a plant or garden feature for you to discover.
Plant of the month
NSW Christmas-bush – Ceratopetalum gummiferum
This tall shrub or small tree only grows in the state of NSW where it has been identified with Christmas since the mid nineteenth century due to the effect created by the red and persistent sepals covering the plant in December.