Category: Trees

Plumeria obtusa – Singapore Frangipani

This is an evergreen variety of the iconic Frangipani so you don’t need to gather up all those leaves every year.  The thing to be wary of is the sap, it can irritate the skin and very dangerous if it gets into your eyes. They can get quite big and don’t look good if pruned regularly so you need to put them where they will have 5 meters of free space, maybe in a high spot so they don’t need to stretch for the sun and will hold a better shape.

Needs fertilising and rich soil if you want lots of flowers

Conifers  – Various

From Thuja to Junipers and the pine trees conifer come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. An evergreen tree that holds a classic teardrop shape without the need for significant space or maintenance. Quite hardy in dry conditions and they like rocky / stony ground. They tick a lot of boxes for me as they provide a majestic, architectural back drop to any garden large or small. Great for screening narrow boundaries and as they don’t drop leaves or litter they can grow above the roof line with no issues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cupaniopsis anacardioides – Tuckeroo

Good all round residential yard or street tree. The Tuckeroo is an evergreen fast growing tree that holds a good shape and does not have invasive or big surface roots. Has a smooth trunk which grows to 2 meters but is not a large tree reaching 5-8 meters. Flowers and fruit will attract birds in Spring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harpulia pendula – Tulipwood

Another good yard or street evergreen tree. Dense growth habit and makes very little mess. Will reach 5-8 meters. Non invasive roots but look for a single trunk when young