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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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Moreton Bay Fig in a spectacular prune by LTM

September 8, 2011

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A large Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus Macrophylla) needed to be pruned to make room between it and the properly adjacent. This species is a large evergreen banyan tree of the Moraceae family that is a native of most of the eastern coast of Australia, from the Atherton Tableland (17° S) in the north to the [...]

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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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