Our stunning installation is a collaborative effort between State Buildings, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, and Fox and Rabbit Premium Flowers – with trees donated by Benara Nurseries.

All profits from the sale of our “Celebrate the Trees” collection will go directly to the Ruah Centre for Women & Children. Ruah is world-leading centre and safe haven for women and children who have experienced family and domestic violence – located in Northbridge WA. Ruah offers holistic, life-changing services so women and children can get the support they need to be safe, heal, recover and thrive.

About “Celebrate the Trees”

In the heart of Western Australia, the Corymbia ficifolia, or Red Flowering Gum, stands as a symbol of resilience and beauty. Originating from a small area on the southern coast, it now graces both urban and wild landscapes with its vibrant summer blooms in shades of red, pink, and cream. Each season, the Corymbia attracts native birds, bees, and pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers, which also support the local honey industry. Known for its drought tolerance and fire resilience, the tree renews itself from protected buds even after bushfires. For thousands of years, Indigenous Australians have used parts of the Corymbia for healing, recognising it as both a guardian and a healer.

Today, the Corymbia ficifolia is celebrated at the State Buildings, where its strength and elegance bring warmth to the festive season. Together with the Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Benara Nurseries, and Fox and Rabbit Premium Flowers, the Corymbia reminds all who see it of nature’s resilience, beauty, and quiet strength. It’s a timeless gift to the people, a vivid flame lighting up both the wild and the city with a story of survival and grace.