Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 3May 10, 2010 7:17 pm Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 5May 10, 2010 8:16 pm Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 8May 12, 2010 11:42 pm Hey Dave, Have you thought of a Casuarina. It is an Australian native, goes straight up, and has needles instead of leaves (but has never dropped any needles in the 4 years that I have had it). Mine has reached about 5-6m but is not very noticable as the trunk at its thickest is about 10cm. Plus, they are almost impossible to kill and can be planted in shady areas. The council would also be happy with it being a native tree. Building tip No. 3: A raft slab will not get you down a river. A waffle pod slab does not go with maple syrup. My building thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53000 Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 10May 14, 2010 8:27 am Dave, the other tree to consider is a Quince tree-fruiting preferably. They are incredibly easy care, look amazing in flower and provide shade and fruit. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 11May 14, 2010 3:02 pm Deemaree Dave, the other tree to consider is a Quince tree-fruiting preferably. They are incredibly easy care, look amazing in flower and provide shade and fruit. Interesting option, fits the specs too. Will add that to the consideration list, thanks. Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 12May 14, 2010 3:10 pm I had one at the last house and am putting one in this time where I can see it from my computer room window-just love them. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 13May 15, 2010 7:33 pm How about the "Native Frangipani" - Hymenosporum flavum ?? They do well in a narrow shady area. Not exactly edible Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 14May 16, 2010 6:09 pm It's all sorted. The missus likes the "Capital" Ornamental Pear variety which will suit the spot fine. Also settled on a "Osakazuki" Jap Maple for the front yard. Thanks for the advice people, I'm sure I'll be needing more of it before and after planting! Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 15May 16, 2010 6:56 pm Nice Dave-the ornamental pears are great trees. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 16May 21, 2010 11:07 pm Deemaree Nice Dave-the ornamental pears are great trees. I've read that they "stink" when flowering, have you found this? Mine will be in a courtyard so I don't want to be 1-2m away from something "smelly"?? Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 17May 22, 2010 4:18 pm We didn't have any problems at all with "stink"! Never noticed a scent at all from them...ours were the Chanticleer variety. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 19May 22, 2010 5:33 pm The blueberry ash has a wider canopy than the ornamental pears- I've planted one at the front of our acre block. Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Tall & Narrow "Canopy" Tree for backyard? 20May 23, 2010 10:51 am camelia what about a blueberry ash...they are an australian native about 7 metres and they have a narrow canopy...I think they look great I don't like the aussie natives to be honest. I'm heading down to the nursery today to order everything for next week so its a done deal now. Another item on the to-do list ticked off! If you're in a flood zone, not only are you dealing with the importation of fill and laying it down in 150 lifts to achieve compaction, you're going to have to consider… 4 5738 Thanks again for this information. If you do hear anything different, would be great to know 4 8514 dimensions on your original plan are inconsistent and with accurate dimensions (including site plan, upstairs and down) i could make a proper scale drawing with furniture… 3 7739 |