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Swamp White Oak
July 11, 2017 at 1:20 pmQuercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak) It is a deciduous tree with a wide spreading domed canopy and lush green foliage, it is also resistant to pest and disease, has drought tolerance and looks great in the street. Origin A lowland tree from the north-central and northeastern regions of North America. Habitats and vegetation associations can vary however, generally found on hydromorphic soils. Annual rainfall can also vary from 640mm to 1270mm. Temperatures can also vary from -34 to 41 degrees…
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Smooth-barked Apple
July 11, 2017 at 1:12 pmAngophora costata (Smooth-barked Apple) is a large, broad domed tree with pink, grey or cream smooth bark with profuse white flowers in December-January. It is an excellent tree for large gardens, broad streetscapes and public landscapes.
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Weeping Myall
July 11, 2017 at 1:12 pmAcacia pendula (Weeping Myall) is a long-lived wattle that has tolerances and aesthetic qualities well worth considering for contemporary urban landscapes. Origin Northern Victoria, through NSW plains to Southern QLD. Widespread in inland areas. Habitat Small evergreen, narrow to spreading, pendulous tree up to 12m in height. Long-lived wattle. Description Phyllodes are flexible, 5-8cm long, tending to sickle shaped, waxy-blue, with minute silver oppressed hairs. Flowers in spring are on short racemes in axils, with 2-4 golden, globular heads.…
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Kurrajong
July 11, 2017 at 1:10 pmThe (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 to 15m in height by 12 to 15 m in crown diameter generally with a stout trunk. Description Bark is green and smooth on young…
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Valonia Oak
July 11, 2017 at 1:03 pmQuercus 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 x 12-18m wide. Description: Buds large and hairy. Young shoots with dense white/yellow down. Leaves ovate, angular, bristle-tipped mostly 5-8cm long, 2-4cm wide with dense…
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