Aug 01
Hymenosporum flavum or native frangipani is one of the most hardy and popular Australian indigenous species in cultivation. Hymenosporum flavum is the only species in the genus Hymenosporum making it a monotypic species! The genus closely resembles Pittosporum. It is indigenous to coastal brush forrests of eastern Australia. It has a fairly narrow growh habit. …
Jul 27
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is lucky enough to be holding the World Arbor Camp 2011, This weekend (28-31 of July). I am really excited to meet up with old pals and like minded folk. It is going to be a great weekend and the program of events is packed full of great activities and educational presentations. …
Jul 26
It’s great to find this site which is informative and very interesting. It seems to me from observing trees in and around Brisbane (even from a layman’s point of view) that there is a lack of education and awareness amongst the public as to the difference between tree lopping and correct tree pruning. There are …
Jul 25
Myrtle rust is causing great concern for Arborists and Tree Care professionals nation wide. Myrtle rust is a disease caused by a fungus which is spread via spores on contaminated clothing, infected plant material, insects, wind and animals. Myrtle rust affects plants in the Myrtaceae family and some of the species it infects …
Jul 25
I was lucky to travel down to Sydney for the international tree climbing championships held in Parramatta Park & Prince Alfred Park, Parramatta (Sydney), Australia, Saturday, July 23, 2011 and Sunday, July 24, 2011. While the weather was less than perfect with Sydney experiencing its worst rain fall in some 60 years, the comp brings …
