Searsia pendulina (White Karee)

Searsia pendulina (White Karee)

A tree from the Anacardiaceae family (Cashew, mango, pistachio, sumac) with many positive attributes suitable for planting in urban landscapes.

A moderate-sized evergreen tree with a semipendulous, willow-like form. Good drought and wind tolerance. Fast growth rate. No significant litter drop.

Ulmus procera (English Elm)

The English Elm provides a historical link with Europe and is an integral part of the aging canopy tree population of Melbourne.

Smart-Shot™ Video explanation

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Quercus macrolepis (Valonia Oak)

Quercus macrolepis (Valonia Oak) This Oak has many synonyms with a name change from Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis (Kotschy.)  The acorn caps (valonea) are high in tannins and are used in the tanning of leather. Origin: Italy, Balkans, Turkey Habit: Medium wide-spreading tree.  Broad domed graceful canopy.  Moderate growth rate, mature size ranges between10-15m high [...]

Angophora costata (Smooth-barked Apple)

Angophora costata (Smooth-barked Apple) Ashburton MCH Corner of High St & Highgate Grove Ashburton

Zelkova serrata (Japanese Zelkova)

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) Moderate to long lived species, developing as an attractive shade tree with showy autumn foliage and attractive bark. Origin: East Asia, Japan, Korea. Habit: Moderate to fast growing medium to large deciduous tree typically developing a short single trunk with ascending branches forming an ovoid to rounded canopy.  In its natural [...]

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box)

Queensland Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus). Medium sized evergreen native tree. Useful in urban sites where adaptable species is required. Fire retardant. Moderate – Long lived.  Free of pest and disease. Rarely requires formative pruning. Commonly available. Origin Coastal forest edges from northern New South Wales to North Queensland. Habitat: Moderate to fast growing medium sized [...]

Western coolibah, Smooth-barked coolibah

Western coolibah, Smooth-barked coolibah (Eucalyptus victrix) A small to medium tree that is relatively untried in urban landscapes.  It’s striking smooth white trunk and high tolerance of drought and heat suggest a tree of enormous potential for urban landscapes. Specimen of Western coolibah growing in garden bed at Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth. Photograph: [...]

Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine)

A handsome, statuesque tree.  Due to its size and form the Norfolk Island Pine can provide a good contrast to other landscape elements and is a feature of many Australian coastal towns. Norfolk Island Pine showing tall, tiered effect. Origin Norfolk Island Description: Specific epithet refers to the distinction between the juvenile and adult leaves.  [...]