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Pistacia chinensis (Chinese pistachio)

March 6, 2012

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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 [...]

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The Separation Tree, River Red Gum

December 9, 2011

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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 [...]

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The Lone Pine

December 9, 2011

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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 [...]

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Possum Relocation in Wantirna South

December 9, 2011

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Possum Relocation in Wantirna South

Logical Tree Management was recently commissioned by Mal’s Environmental & Ecological Services to assist in the rescue and relocation of fauna from 88 trees including Conifers and Sydney Blue Gums.  The trees were being removed to make way for a new development in Wantirna South. The trees were between 30 and 50 years old and [...]

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Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong

December 9, 2011

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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 [...]

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Eucalyptus yarraensis Yarra Gum

June 21, 2011

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Eucalyptus yarraensis Yarra Gum

Yarra Gum is a small to medium sized woodland tree endemic to southcentral Victoria. It is a lesser known member of the Swamp Gum Group and is considered rare with restricted populations occurring throughout its range. Origin South-central Victoria, Australia Habit Small to medium-sized tree, often with multiple trunks and usually a spreading crown. 10-15m [...]

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