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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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Emergent Varieties of Smaller Gums

September 8, 2011

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Emergent Varieties of Smaller Gums

Simple.  Elegant. Formal. Symmetrical. Broad descriptors for contemporary garden design. Effective. The role of small trees as structural components of the landscape has become more prolific as replacement for the larger tree canopy. However as previous newsletter articles have indicated, (Newsletter No. 21) the allocation of space for smaller trees in some developments has been [...]

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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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