Goldsmith Avenue, Ringwood North

Goldsmith Avenue, Ringwood North

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Posted 2021-05-01 by Neil Follettfollow
Goldsmith Avenue is an 800 metre avenue with a dead end at both ends but can be accessed from side streets. It is a well-established area with footpaths on both sides and despite overhead power, cables has many mature street trees.


It is a colourful street, flower wise. Standout examples are a trio of Bottlebrushes and a red Chinese Lantern. An unusual specimen was a Plectranthus plant with its multitude of mauve flowers.






Many popular floral flora was evident in many gardens, such as a Hebe bush, Iris, and Plumbago Vine.


Small landscaped garden beds are becoming popular with two examples seen. One featured succulents and the other a selection of flowers including Petunias.




A few fungi growing on a long dead tree stump indicated that this garden has been left to its own devices.


The western end abuts the B.J. Hubbard Reserve , which is a 7.2 hectare bushland area with a nature trail path.


The reserve is popular with cyclists as several were seen to emerge from the reserve and continue along Goldsmith Avenue.


Earthbound humans were seen walking their dog, skateboarding and a group of young people just walking.





An escapee of a different kind was a bunch of red flowers protruding from a yellow bush. It certainly catches the eye, not to mention my camera.


The only birds seen was a couple of Magpies and a Crow upon the power lines.




My unusual sighting was not that rare, but interesting. A mass of seed pods on a date palm, closely watched by a couple of meerkats.


Many different species of Camellias were evident, still popular with many gardeners.


A young Yucca plant stood out with backlighting from the sun and the background in shadow.


Masses of orange berries adorned a tree, which was identified as a Pittosporum. A native of eastern Australia.


Many bees were noticed on many of the flowers observed and if you are quick on the trigger, they can be captured doing their thing.

Banksias are starting to bloom and make interesting viewing at all stages of their development.


Pigface is a nice succulent that produces beautiful flowers and they make a good ground cover.


You won't pass Goldsmith Avenue in passing but it's worth seeking out.



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