Field Guide to the Trees of the ACT

Botanical Field Guides & Reference

What are the trees growing in the park near your house, on Black Mountain or down by the lake? Trees put the bush into the bush capital. This book describes trees indigenous to the Australian Capital Territory. From Snow Gums high in the Brindabellas to Apple Box in the disappearing woodlands and Black Cypress by the Murrumbidgee River, they are all here. Have you ever wondered at the difference between a Red Gum and a Red Box? This book can tell you. You can identify trees easily with: colour photographs, botanical drawings, location tips, thumbnail maps for less common trees, a key for determining the species.


This field guide describes 62 trees indigenous to the Australian Capital Territory. From Snow gums high in the Brindabellas to Apple box in the disappearing woodlands and Black cypress by the Murrumbidgee River, they are all here. With this book you can identify trees easily with colour photographs, botanical drawings, location tips, thumbnail maps for less common trees, and a key.


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  • : 9780980285499
  • : National Parks Association - Australian Capital Territory Incorporation
  • : National Parks Association - Australian Capital Territory Incorporation
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