Ku-ring-gai is bursting with stunning native plants. Spotted unique native flora or fauna? Let us know at wildthings@kmc.nsw.gov.au. Your input will help us learn more about Ku-ring-gai’s biodiversity and manage our precious bushland.
Ecological communities
Ku-ring-gai’s high rainfall and rich clay soils support over 800 plant species, including 18 threatened species. Iconic Aussies like the Sydney Green Wattle and Old Man Banksia thrive in Ku-ring-gai within our main ecological communities.
The conditions in Ku-ring-gai allow unique environments to flourish. We’ve even got a patch of rainforest at Brown's Field in South Turramurra where Cabbage Palms and Sassafras trees can be found, a mangrove forest in Middle Harbour near Roseville, and wet heaths in St Ives.
Learn more about our ecological communities
Endangered ecological communities
We have six ecological communities which are either endangered or critically endangered.
Learn more about them and our efforts to protect them
Native species
Flora species found in Ku-ring-gai include the Blue Trumpet, Common Silkpod, White Dogwood, Grey Mangrove, Tall Bluebell, Swamp Oak, Prickly Treefern, Bitter Pea, Sydney Golden Wattle, Native Geranium, Flax Lily, Pearl Vine Climber, Crimson Bottlebrush, Scribbly Gum, Sydney Peppermint, Blackbutt, Wallaby Grass, Water Pepper Herb, Red Spider Flower, Woody Pear and Burrawang.
Endangered species
Endangered species found in Ku-ring-gai include the Heart-leaved Stringybark, Midge Orchids, Gosford Wattle, Yellow-top Ash, Native Rose Boronia and Tailed Helmet Orchid.
For a full list view our Biodiversity Strategy (pdf. 1MB)
Weeds
Weeds compete with our native species for resources and threaten the health of habitats.
There are things we are doing and things you can do to reduce the impact of weeds on our native bushland and species.
Learn how to prevent weeds
Related documents
Ku-ring-gai Biodiversity and Riparian Lands study (pdf. 5MB)
