Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Help me choose a tree please 22Nov 14, 2008 6:24 pm Great tip ! Thanks Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: Help me choose a tree please 23Feb 10, 2009 3:34 pm Fu Manchu mentioned the tree Luma apiculata. I saw it on ABC's gardening australia program last week - the bark looked stunning, but I would like to see an image of the whole tree, is it evergreen?, and find out a bit more about it, and where I can buy it (I am Melb SE Burbs). Sounds perfect for our front yard! Re: Help me choose a tree please 24Feb 10, 2009 3:57 pm Google this tree Daisy and you will get all the info you need, pics included , they call it Chilean Myrtle.
U can buy it on line here http://www.gardenshop.com.au/product.ph ... ctid=16412 Maggie Re: Help me choose a tree please 25Feb 10, 2009 4:22 pm We put forrest panseys in - lovely purple/green heart shaped leaves. The leaves change every season and the branches have a beautiful zigzag nautre. Re: Help me choose a tree please 26Feb 10, 2009 4:33 pm Thanks Maggie - I didn't have much luck Gooogling the Latin name - the common name has found me much more. Now where to buy one (well, a bigger one that the teeny one in Maggies link).... Re: Help me choose a tree please 27Feb 10, 2009 5:45 pm The only thing I actually like about my sister-in-law's garden is the Crepe Myrtle. It has gorgeous red/pink flowers in (summer?!) and lovely bark. It has a beautiful willowy shape and must be very old (it's enormous).
I was going to say though that the only thing about it I don't like is that it's deciduous. What a mess! Re: Help me choose a tree please 28Feb 10, 2009 11:28 pm Lumas are commonly sold as a hedging plant. Therefore the most common size available will be 140mm. 200mm is also common, or alternative size to that is 175mm.
To get a luma in a bigger size you'd be looking at pot sizes around 305mm or 255mm. They will be expensive for the size. To find 30ltr or 45 ltr sizes of these plants will be like finding rocking horse poo. There are standards out there to get that will set you up for a good size plant. pay between $40-80. Re: Help me choose a tree please 29Feb 11, 2009 6:32 am Thanks for that Fu, you are a star, so much knowledge!
Please excuse my "plant-rearing-dumbness", but can a standard be turned into a normal big tree? I am off to GardenWorld on Springvale Road tommorrow so hopefully they will have one there. I am a wee begininer in this world of plants, but are really enjoying the learning curve. There is so much to learn!! It's my new hobby, and my new garden is starting to reap the benefits. Thanks once again. Re: Help me choose a tree please 30Feb 11, 2009 11:51 am I think japanese maples a good option for a more modern look. They do tend to get a bit sad if exposed to hot winds. Most of the plants you mentioned are deciduous which is fine but I don't know if you are aware of this.
There are some great small Eucalypts also to condider which I think look good with a modern planting, such as Eucalypt "Silver Princess'. Regards Penelope The Garden Shed Expert Re: Help me choose a tree please 31Feb 11, 2009 11:59 am With the standards, just let 'em go and as they get bigger you will need to clip some shape into them to help them get that tree shape. Then they are fine. Just gives you a head start height wise by buying a standard. Growing from a smaller plant will be better but take much longer.
On the topic of small eucalypts, yes there are loads to choose from. Pretty sure Silver Princess has a nice weeping habit from memory? Silvery grey leaves. There are a few good grafted flowering varieties around that are dwarf so won't get huge. Hello. I just bought a few acres in Habana, Mackay, and my horses seem to love hanging around under this tree. I would like to name the paddock after this tree. Can… 0 9528 Fellow Perth dweller. Looks like pruns nigra. It's a dark leaf flowering plum. Doesn't get massive and is easily trimmed deciduous tree. Very popular in small gardens in Perth 7 2759 |