What's flowering: Queensland

max2 · October 11, 2018, 05:23:05 PM

We are getting much needed, solid rain here. No wind and the rain is not too heavy. Only minor hail - I do hope that hail will stay away. Other areas had massive damage with sheds lost and crops damaged - the Peach harvest is about to start.
The Pecan's are just starting to flower. I have all of my nuc's within flying distance of a few acres of Pecans. Excellent for a pollen boost.

max2 · October 18, 2018, 06:35:33 PM

19. 10. 18 - the Jaboticabas are out again - they do flower profously for a couple of days a few times a year, generally after good rain, Busy work them really well.

max2 · October 20, 2018, 03:15:10 AM

20. 10. 18 - Maleny way and in many other SubTropical locations - watch for Jacarandas . https://laurarittenhouse.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/second-honey-harvest/

max2 · October 20, 2018, 05:49:17 PM

21. 10. 18 - bees are going wild on the Brazillian Cherry https://www.google.com.au/search?q=brazilian+cherry+bees&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=g5vIA3afk7evsM%253A%252C3SC7ceVEqTgrLM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kRkIVPfCkcb0laLEIEadJRSYz7CUA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjFtomR8pXeAhWMwI8KHZ12BSoQ9QEwCHoECAAQBg#imgrc=g5vIA3afk7evsM:

Bamboo · October 23, 2018, 04:41:30 PM

Jacarandas are flowering and the Jaboticabas are having a second flowering here.

max2 · October 23, 2018, 05:38:36 PM

Yes, Jacarandas are flowering in Maleny - a little too cool here for them to do well in the valley.
The Jabodicabas are flowering here a few times a year and the bees love them.
I have a Brazilian Cherry near my office and it is buzzing early in the morning. Looks like bees getting lots of pollen.

max2 · October 26, 2018, 03:43:35 AM

The bees are buzzing on the Pecan's this afternoon

max2 · October 28, 2018, 07:04:28 AM

28. 10 .18 - Grumichamas are out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumichama

max2 · November 01, 2018, 04:48:13 AM

1.11.18 - narrow leaved Ironbark is out

max2 · November 05, 2018, 04:27:24 PM

6.11.18 - the E toreliana are out in full bloom and the bees are busy as...

max2 · November 07, 2018, 04:51:46 PM

8. Novv 2o18 - Brushbox are budding heavily near Tuchekoy. This year they have very short buds - an indication of a heavy flow coming on.
Did you know that Brushbox can flower multiple times in the same year? I have heard of them flowering up to six times.
weather conditions need to be just right - hot, humid weather with some rain. We may in for it this year.
We had the hot and humit part and they say we are getting some rain.
The Clover would love a shower or two.
In any case, the bees are doing very well right now.

max2 · November 12, 2018, 01:33:50 AM

12. 11.18 - Tipuana Tipu is flowering. It was plated as astreet tree in our village. Considered as a weed tree by some. The bees enjoy the flowers.
https://www.google.com.au/search?source=hp&ei=tQ_pW_LjEIq-rQGdxIOADA&q=tipuana+tipu+bees&oq=tipuana+tipu+bees&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2305.8436.0.8755.17.13.0.4.4.0.240.1777.0j9j1.10.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..3.13.1632...0j0i131k1.0.aWUayuyVKoM

max2 · November 13, 2018, 04:26:13 PM

14.11.18 - Albizias are in full bloom and buzzing. https://www.pugetsoundbees.org/bee-lunch-silk-tree-albizia-julibrissin/

max2 · November 17, 2018, 05:17:18 PM

18. 11.18 - Buckinhamias are just out. https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsteemit.com%2Fbuckinghamia%2F%40ctrl-alt-nwo%2Fbuckinghamia-the-ivory-curl-flower&psig=AOvVaw2hdG05XQGRILWKd7ffcS0t&ust=1542575690588126

We had some excellent rain ( 34mm) which will help the White Clover and of course the Brush Box.

Very mild today for November

max2 · December 07, 2018, 08:29:09 PM

What is NOT flowering?
I hear that the Blue Gum is still flowering in some areas. Of course the Ironbark keeps giving and the BrushBox is having a good year.
Jacarandas are still out. Same with the Tipuana Tipu.

Noticed today that the Angohora are budding and also the Lemon Myrtle.

The flow seems to continue.
Need some clear sunny days ( with good rain in the late afternoon:))

max2 · December 17, 2018, 04:26:28 PM

18. 12. 2018 - Angophoras are out - https://www.google.com.au/search?q=angophoras+bees&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=DtlFJASd8_-9nM%253A%252Cx1txWgwUZC7fOM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kTZr7nE7yGrgrU9_qlzNMH7Ur1P_g&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi5o57j2KffAhWZfH0KHQGoCGIQ9QEwEXoECAEQCg#imgrc=DtlFJASd8_-9nM:
It is still raining here. I bet the BrushBox will flower again after this.
As a shallow rooted tree it needs this rain to perform well.
Waiting for the sun as I need to take honey off.

Bamboo · December 18, 2018, 03:49:37 PM

We had 90mm on Sunday evening/night. Tanks full!

max2 · December 23, 2018, 04:45:35 PM

24. 12.18 - The Lemon Myrtle is just coming out.
There are not that many trees around here but the honey seems to pick-up a slight, pleasant tang.

max2 · December 26, 2018, 02:53:57 AM

26. 12.18 - Swamp Mahogany is out in places. Red Stringybark too.
Along the roads in Maleny Flatweed is prolific - great for some pollen.
The temperatures and soil moisture here is perfect for bees to make the best of it all.

Russ · December 26, 2018, 05:00:04 AM

I am in the Kyogle area of NSW. I have Broadleaf privet nearby flowering like I have never seen before. Bees bringing in lots of nectar, lite and sweet. Also I have a paddock of Narok Setaria in full flower. The paddock is full of bees in the early morning, presumably for pollen. I have not seen bees forage on this before. Regards Russ.