Giants of the North (Gija Jumulu)

Just a little history first about the Boab trees. They are a distinctive landmark of the Kimberley Ranges. They have relatives in Madagascar and Africa. Boabs are relics of Gondwana, a time when the southern continents were close together millions of years ago.

The Boab is a rare example of an Australian native plant which drops its leaves during the dry season. It lives to a ripe old age storing large amounts of water in its trunk.




This huge giant above was transported by semi ( below) 3200km from Telegarph Creek Western Australia to where it stands today in the Botanical Gardens Perth WA.. It made the huge trek on the 20th July 2008 the longest journey in history for a tree of this size..

I found it awesome and amazing just looking at its size and magnificence and to think it survived the long journey.