Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Dec 05, 2010 2:37 am I would really appreciate help with tree selection. We are looking for a shade tree for the middle of our front garden which already has pencil pines along the boundries. The front is east facing and we are hoping to block out some of the early morning sun. We are looking for an evergreen tree that grows to about 5-7 m that would "blend" with the conifers. The style of the garden is formal but that doesn't necessarily mean we want/need a "formal" tree Roots can't be too invasive as our sewerage lines run across our front garden. That is a list an a half but hopefully there are some ideas out there. Anyone have experience with an Evergreen Ash or a Tuckeroo. I live in Carramar, WA.
Re: Feature Tree Selection for garden 2Dec 05, 2010 6:13 pm Oh no! Not an Ash (Fraxinus Griffithii). Lovely tree, but the roots are quite invasive. I have a row of these guys around 7 years old and they have roots near the top of the soil 2-3 inches in diameter. I wouldn't trust them around any type of water pipe/sewer. What about a Magnolia Little Gem? Probably slower growing, but have gorgeous white flowers and dark green leaves. Re: Feature Tree Selection for garden 3Dec 05, 2010 6:37 pm what about a Tipuana Tipu? (sp?) I like the yellow flowers and they are fast growing. I was told that councils use them because they don't have invasive roots. My darling mother disagrees. I do see them in a lot of carparks though too. Building with Life$tyle Homes in Perth SOR Key Dates on First Page of my Thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=38761 Re: Feature Tree Selection for garden 4Dec 13, 2010 1:15 am There is about a trillion threads on this subject loaded with ideas Re: Feature Tree Selection for garden 5Dec 13, 2010 11:22 am sheznay what about a Tipuana Tipu? (sp?) I like the yellow flowers and they are fast growing. I was told that councils use them because they don't have invasive roots. My darling mother disagrees. I do see them in a lot of carparks though too. Fu Any advice on the Tipuana Tipu? The info I found on the net points to their invasive roots... Preliminary agreement 23/11 Contract 22/03 Prestart 06/04 - finalised on 30/04 Unconditional approval 10/05 Demolition 05/07 Slab 26/08 Brickwork 13/09-06/10 Roof frame started 07/10 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32292 Hi Kaiser85, We are building with Firstyle Homes. Our build has just started, slab pour is on Saturday (hopefully!). Their standard range is pretty good. We did our… 1 6482 Hi there, we have classic cream gutters, fascia’s, roller door and undercover carport. We are are going to paint the roof a terracotta orange colour. After some… 0 4501 I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes.com.au/new-homes/enfield-201/ I did my colour appointment last week. I am looking… 0 554 |