Along this walkway are a number of Lilly Pilly (Syzygium paniculatum) trees. While these trees are not part of the Project Cultivate initiative, they are surrounded by indigenous plants which help pave the way for the increase of biodiversity. When considering the challenges of trees at cemeteries, these Lilly Pilly trees are one of the few species we can plant with the limited space available.
Despite currently being young and short, these trees will eventually be quite tall, providing a windbreak, shelter, and habitat for animals. Their fruit is edible and will bring peckish native birds into the cemetery grounds. They are also a favourite of the blue-tongued lizard, who will take any chance to gobble up fallen fruit.
Keep coming back over the years to see how these trees will grow to become a significant visual feature of this part of the cemetery.
Return to Fourteenth Avenue and turn right. When you get to the intersection of Fourteenth, Seventh, and North Avenues, continue straight through onto Seventh Avenue. Follow the road for a while, and the next stop will be on your right.
