Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 May 02, 2014 4:53 pm Hi - I have been given some small cuttings from a lovely looking tree but the owner didn't know what the tree was. I haven't seen one before and before I plant them on my land I would like to know whether they are natives or not. Does anyone recognise them? Cheers Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: What tree is this? 2May 03, 2014 10:19 am Solved! I was googling 'acacia leaf' to explain to someone why it resembled a grevillea but had acacia type leaves, when one of the images came back as the tree in question. It turns out it is called "Caesalpinia gilliesii" aka Desert Bird of Paradise and is endemic to the Americas. As I am only planting natives it looks like I will be re-gifting them! Re: What tree is this? 3May 03, 2014 11:51 am I wouldn't be put off by the fact it is a non - native plant WG. We have planted a mixture of both as some of the introduced ones are very good bird and animal attractants. That is a very attractive plant by the way. Stewie Re: What tree is this? 4May 03, 2014 7:20 pm Stewie D I wouldn't be put off by the fact it is a non - native plant WG. We have planted a mixture of both as some of the introduced ones are very good bird and animal attractants. That is a very attractive plant by the way. Stewie It sure is attractive. I'm glad you figured out what it is. I'd never heard of it. Stewie might be right, if it isn't invasive and if it is useful for birds you might be able to find a spot for it. After all some of our plants are very popular in America for example hummingbirds love some of our flowering ones. Re: What tree is this? 5May 04, 2014 9:31 am I agree - it is a beautiful tree/bush. But I made a decision as soon as I bought my land to go "native"!! Particularly (but not solely) to those species endemic to the region. I think once I start putting in exotics it's the thin end of the wedge!! There are an extraordinary number of beautiful flowering trees, shrubs, plants and grasses in Australia that can add colour and attract wildlife and I really want to stick to just them. (I will make an exception for 'food' flora like fruit trees) I just had the idea of donating these cuttings to my neighbour with the proviso to plant them near my boundary - that way I still get to see them!!! 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 9529 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 2764 |