Author Archives | Stephen Frank

About Stephen Frank

Stephen is the Managing Director of Tree Logic

Trees for schools’ competition

March 6, 2012

0 Comments

Trees for schools’ competition

Arbor Week Activity Trees matter! Collectively they add beauty to our urban landscapes, compliment architecture, screen unsightly views, provide privacy and contribute to a landscapes character and sense of place. Tree management in all open spaces is important, and this is especially the case for schools. Correct planning and specification, correct planting, ensuring they establish [...]

Continue reading...

Pistacia chinensis (Chinese pistachio)

March 6, 2012

0 Comments

Pistacia chinensis (Chinese pistachio)

Pistacia chinensis (Chinese pistachio), a small deciduous round headed tree that has upright branching.  Growth rate is moderate. Family Anacardiaceae Origin Central and Western China, Taiwan. Habit Small deciduous round headed tree that has upright branching.  Growth rate is moderate.  Trees at maturity can reach between 6-10m in height and 5-8m in width. Description Foliage [...]

Continue reading...

The Separation Tree, River Red Gum

December 9, 2011

0 Comments

The Separation Tree, River Red Gum

The Separation Tree is a large River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) located at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Melbourne. On November 15 1850, the citizens of Melbourne gathered there to celebrate the news that Victoria had separated from NSW, giving the tree it’s great historical significance. In August 2010, the Separation Tree was vandalised in an [...]

Continue reading...

The Lone Pine

December 9, 2011

0 Comments

The Lone Pine

Relocating a 1st World War Memorial Tree Logic was commissioned to relocate a small 3.5m Lone Pine as part of the Camberwell Civic Centre refurbishment. The Lone Pine was planted as a living memorial to Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in Gallipoli. The tradition began when seeds from a solitary Turkish Pine tree [...]

Continue reading...

Christmas Trees in Australia

December 9, 2011

0 Comments

Christmas Trees in Australia

Most Australian Christmas traditions have predominately derived from our British heritage, as well as European influences and later the American commercial influences. The tradition of the Christmas tree in Australia has its roots in Victorian England when Queen Victoria and her German Prince, Albert, popularized its use in England during the mid nineteenth century.  The [...]

Continue reading...

Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong

December 9, 2011

1 Comment

Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong

The (Kurrajong) Brachychiton populneus is an under utilised Australian native species that has high drought tolerance coupled with an attractive broad-form that provides good shade coverage.  The Kurrajong definitely has a role to play in contemporary urban landscapes. Origin Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory Habit Modest size evergreen, broad domed tree of 12 [...]

Continue reading...