Tree Logic Arboricultural Consultants

It never rains but it pours Trees have evolved to occupy a wide range of environmental niches and while a minority of species have adapted to succeed in sporadically or permanently flooded areas most are not well equipped to deal with waterlogged soils. Different species and individual trees have developed a range of flood tolerance [...]

As arborists, we know the importance of identifying when trees become unsafe to nearby properties and people, but we also recognise the aesthetic value a beautiful tree can add to a landscape. Often, the first response of a property owner to a hazardous tree is to have it removed. However, removing the tree would not [...]

Earlier in the year Tree Logic provided the arborist report to the Melbourne City Council in relation to issues around developing an exceptional tree register.  The report focused on issues surrounding the preservation of large trees in dense areas, regulations and problems associated with enforcement of such laws. This week the Melbourne Age ran a [...]

Case Study – Coles Building – Hawthorn East The Coles  head office complex in Hawthorn East has long been held up as one of the finest examples of planter box and on-slab planting in Melbourne. Time and time again, Landscape Architects have given evidence in VCAT, stating that planter box and on-slab planting is possible. [...]

In terms of all the benefits of trees, including aesthetic, social and environmental benefits, most research suggests that the greatest benefit is derived from large trees. Sustainable tree growth requires space and large trees need more space. However, in terms of residential development space for trees is always a compromise..and it is the trees and [...]

We all look forward to the seasonal spectacle as our deciduous trees change colour.  However, some years this display is great and some not so great!  Why is this and why do some tree species have better autumn colour than others? On a scientific basis, the autumn leaf change is based upon a range of [...]