Struggling oak getting a “Carbo drench” and possum guard skirt. It also needs pruning back from the roof to be possum proof.

Pictures are of James at work. Click to enlarge.

Interesting photos of an arborial reaction to traffic management.

Origin: Disjunct populations are found from the Cape York Peninsula southwards to the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, but the greatest concentration of the population is in the dryer areas of the Illawarra Range.

Habit: Typically 10-15m x 8-10m

Description: Semi-deciduous, maple-like foliage and fantastic flower display of masses of bright scarlet flowers that come out just before Christmas. These flowers are frequently followed by long follicle fruits.

Tolerances: Succeeds in many conditions

Notes: The fruits don’t seem to have the itchy character found with B. populneus.

Root space: Based on mature size tree would require approximately 47m3 root volume (Crown projection method).

Availability: Common.

Reference: Spencer, R. 1997, Horticultural flora of south-eastern Australia, Volume 2, University of New South Wales Press.

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It will tolerate a variety of environmental conditions. As it ages it can develop an interesting knarled form (The fruit drop can be messy!!) It’s quick to establish and provide a dominant, attractive canopy in the landscape. It has attractive flowers and soft foliage that provides dappled shade. In winter it has yellow berries making it interesting all year round.

Origin
Queensland and New South Wales.

Habit:
Small deciduous tree. Wide spreading, broad domed canopy that develops a marked layered appearance. Fast growth rate, mature size ranges between 6-10m high x 5-8m wide.

Description:
Leaves bipinnate, large, glossy, and fresh green coloured. Bark a dark brown with shallow fissures when young becoming grey-brown and furrowed with age. Flowers purplish mauve borne in diffuse panicles in spring. Yellow berries persist during the winter.

Tolerances:
Adapts to most soils. Moderate waterlogging and drought tolerance. Not seriously affected by pest or disease.

Root space:
Based on mature size tree would require approximately 50m2 area or 30m3 root volume (crown projection method).

Availability:

Common.

Notes:
A handsome tree, berry persistence amongst winter tracery adds an element of interest, though eventual fruit drop can be a problem. Germinates readily in the right conditions, is a weed species in the northern states. Requires formative pruning.

Ref: Kellow, J. (Ed) (1994) Landscape plant manual:
Vol. 1, V.C.A.H Burnley College, Australia.

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Origin: Southeastern Europe, western Asia

Habit: Medium to large deciduous tree. Oval pyramidal form. Moderate growth rate, mature dimensions between 15-25m high x 10-15m wide.

Description: Alternate, simple serrated leaves, dark green above, tomentose beneath, 5cm to 12cm long, turn yellow in autumn. Yellowish-white, fragrant flowers in clusters. Light grey, smooth bark.

Tolerances: Transplants well, adapts to most soil types; prefers acidic soil but will grow in alkaline conditions. Moderate pollution tolerance. This tree can tolerate low salt. Tree will grow in dry soil and is tolerant of drought. Leaves will show marginal scorching following drought conditions but will appear fine the following year.

Notes: Formative pruning required will shoot from trunk. Excellent tree for urban environs, more heat and drought tolerant than other Lindens. Seek varieties ‘Sterling’ or

Root space: Based on mature size tree would require approximately 175m2 area or 106m3 root volume (Crown projection method).

Availability: Occasional. Bare root, containerised

Ref: Dirr, M. A., 1990, Manual of woody landscape plants, Stipes Publishing Company, U.S.A.
Gilman, E. F., (1997), Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes, Delmar.

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Article by Michael Howard Manningham Leader newspaper:

About Canary Island palm at Westfield Doncaster.

“Work begins on removal of the 80 year old palms. Tree movers ensure the palm is well secured… ”

Read the article here.