The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Bronwyn Bishop MP – 28/11/2014


In November 2014, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Bronwyn Bishop MP, planted an Araucaria cunninghamii (hoop pine), to mark the 25th Anniversary of Parliament House and the Centenary of Canberra 1913-2013. Although this species is native to sub-tropical and tropical rainforest areas of Australia, it is also tolerant of cooler regions. The name hoop pine refers to the horizontal ridges that develop on the bark with age.

Ceremonial trees planted from around the world

The National Arboretum Canberra is home to almost 48,000 trees from more than one hundred nations.

Many Australian and international leaders and public figures have planted ceremonial trees at the National Arboretum, including Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; Mr Ban Ki-Moon, United Nations Secretary- General; His Excellency Jose Ramos-Horta, President of the Republic of Timor-Leste; Australian author, Mr Thomas Keneally; Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark; His Majesty Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. Read more about ceremonial tree plantings at the Arboretum.

Through global tree conservation and research, ceremonial tree plantings and other special events, the National Arboretum Canberra builds partnerships with local, national and international organisations, individuals and communities.