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The Jacaranda (sp Jacaranda Mimosifolia), is of South American origin, principally Brazil. It grows well in sub-tropical regions and may attain a height of twenty metres. On 2nd July 1879, Mr H. A. Volkers, a Grafton seed merchant, was contracted to plant trees for the Grafton Council. During the 1880's he was instrumental in supplying and planting hundreds of Jacaranda trees in the streets of Grafton. Jacaranda trees now have flowers in maroon and white as well as the popular blue-mauve. Life expectation may be up to 200 years if in private care and the timber is a creamy to rich yellow pinkish colour and may be used for ornamental woodwork. You can download a map of Grafton showing the best streets to see the Jacarandas (see below). |
Turf street looking towards See Park
Photo (c) John Warrell |
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See Park from Garden Street (c) Tom Hearne |
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Grafton is a 'city of trees' with many varieties of street trees including tropical, sub-tropical, native and introduced species. Clarence River Tourism has produced the "Street Trees of Grafton" book that lists over 73 different trees, including the Jacaranda. The booklet is available for sale at $10.90 from Clarence River Tourism. |
Click on the thumbnails below to see enlarged photos of the beautiful Jacaranda trees in bloom.
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Local photographer, Tom Hearne, has captured the sumptuous floral beauty of Grafton at Jacaranda time in a collection of vibrant panoramas. Some of Tom's photos can be viewed at the image gallery on this page. This quality photography is available for sale. Tom's contact details: Freedom Photographics (02) 6643 4390 |
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