Tree Logic Arboricultural Consultants | Featured tree

Acacia binervia (Coast Myall)

12. September 2008

Blue-green, hairy foliage is an unusual characteristic that provides contrast to adjacent green vegetation. The fibrous or fissured bark is also distinct from many wattles. Masses of bright yellow flower spikes are a feature in spring. This species is adapted to dry sites and has a high drought tolerance. Useful small to medium tree in [...]

Waterhousea floribunda (Weeping Lilly Pilly)

6. June 2008

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Lustrous, dark green foliage, with pendulous branchlets against the dark bark make for an attractive tree. The crown is typically quite dense. Although tolerant of extended dry periods, it prefers moist soils to develop best specimens. Good tree for urban landscapes. Useful species for screens and informal hedges. Flower and fruit are bird and insect [...]

Acer truncatum x Acer platanoides ‘Keithsform’

11. March 2008

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Acer truncatum x Acer platanoides ‘Keithsform’

An excellent, medium sized deciduous tree. Very useful urban tree where an adaptable but ornamentally attractive tree is required. Tolerates enclosed, confined root spaces. Bark is thin and can be easily damaged by mechanical injury. Transplants easily with moderate to fast growth rate. Cultivar. Dark glossy leaves, drought resistance, orange to red fall colour and [...]

Eucalyptus polyanthemos ssp. vestita (Red Box)

30. November 2007

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Eucalyptus polyanthemos ssp. vestita (Red Box)

An excellent, medium sized evergreen tree for urban landscapes. Tolerates drought and changes to growing environment. Transplants easily with moderate to fast growth rate. Widespread and common in central and eastern Victoria extending into New South Wales. Found in extensive stands in poor stony and shallow soils, requires well drained soil for good performance. Two [...]

Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’ (Callery Pear)

24. August 2007

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Medium deciduous tree with an oval to pyramidal form. Mature height of about 10-12 m x 7-10 m wide. Dense crown of foliage. Leaves are dark green glossy, simple, ovate with undulating margins, alternating on thornless branches, turning red in autumn. Thin, grey-black bark, which can be damaged by mechanical impact. Flowers are pure white [...]

A bit of history

15. June 2007

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Here’s an interesting piece of historically significant information regarding the palms referred to in your above article in Newsletter 4. It’s very likely not the first time these palms have been re-located. These are most likely the Phoenix that originally came from the main axis avenue on the Parkville campus of The University of Melbourne. [...]

Pheonix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm)

6. June 2007

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Pheonix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm)

The Canary Island Date Palm is one of the most widely cultivated ornamental palms in the world. The species has enjoyed a reputation as a hardy tree that will tolerate a wide range of soil types and climactic conditions that has made it highly suitable for the Australian landscape (Jones 1989). Not self-cleaning, so the [...]

Brachychiton acerifolius (Illawarra Flame Tree)

27. February 2007

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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 [...]

Melia azedarach (White Cedar)

27. February 2007

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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!!) Itâ€™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 [...]

Tilia tomentosa (Silver Linden)

27. February 2007

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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, [...]