there’s a lot more to Australia’s red cedar than timber
- Written by Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, The University of Melbourne
Peter Woodard/WikimediaNative deciduous trees are rare in Australia, which means many of the red, yellow and brown leaves we associate with autumn come from introduced species, such as maples, oaks and elms.
One native tree, however, stands out for its leaves with soft autumnal hues that drop in March and April: Australia’s red cedar....





