Name that tree!

mandyandstuart@bigpond · 18th May 2009, 12:40 AM

I was wondering if anyone can tell me the name of the tree(s) in my photo. I pass them everyday but haven't a clue what type they are and I'd love to own some. I'm not sure if they are native to Australia or not but the nurseries I've visited don't recognise them. I'd ask the owner but there's never anyone home.

newguy18 · 18th May 2009, 01:44 AM

Have you got a pic of the foliage?I really can't tell from that pic.

Eric Frei · 18th May 2009, 10:53 PM

They're a type of conifer, cypress or cupressus.

List of Large Growing Cupressus

Bit hard to tell at that distance but the link will help you.

Garry Brockley · 19th May 2009, 06:48 AM

They look like leylandii or if your british (Weeds)

mandyandstuart@bigpond · 19th May 2009, 10:16 PM

Hello again!

I can't get a snap of the foliage now as they've closed off the road!

I've tried the website links but still can't find them. They look dense in the centre and really dark green but the tips turn golden.

I am indeed British but I've never heard a Leylandii called a weed....although they have caused a few headlines in the papers when they've got out of control and neighbours have had a bust up over them!

I may have to tresspass at this rate just to get a close up!

Garry Brockley · 20th May 2009, 05:22 AM

every tree man and landscaper i know hates them, they are weak, itchy and sticky when you cut them, fast growing, light stealing, soil destroying trees that are only good as a wind break on a farm in the middle of the country. i guess you can tell ive not had many good experiences with them over the past twelve years in the uk. right i will get off my soap box now.

TrevMcRev · 20th May 2009, 09:31 AM

They do look like Leyland Cypress - Casterwellian Gold.

As said, OK as a windbreak on a rural property, but usually a pretty bad choice for a suburban garden.

mandyandstuart@bigpond · 20th May 2009, 11:29 PM

Seeing as though I will be using them as a windbreak on a 5 acre property, perhaps I should get Leylandii regardless! I'm not planning on cutting them...they can grow into outer space for all I care! I'll check out Casterwellian Gold and see if they come up trumps.

Thanks!

18th May 2009, 12:40 AM	#1
mandyandstuart@bigpond I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3	Name that tree! I was wondering if anyone can tell me the name of the tree(s) in my photo. I pass them everyday but haven't a clue what type they are and I'd love to own some. I'm not sure if they are native to Australia or not but the nurseries I've visited don't recognise them. I'd ask the owner but there's never anyone home. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Garry Brockley; 18th May 2009 at 06:32 AM.

18th May 2009, 01:44 AM	#2
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Name that tree! Have you got a pic of the foliage?I really can't tell from that pic. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

18th May 2009, 10:53 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,992	Re: Name that tree! They're a type of conifer, cypress or cupressus. List of Large Growing Cupressus Bit hard to tell at that distance but the link will help you. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th May 2009, 06:48 AM	#4
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Name that tree! They look like leylandii or if your british (Weeds) __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

19th May 2009, 10:16 PM	#5
mandyandstuart@bigpond I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3	Re: Name that tree! Hello again! I can't get a snap of the foliage now as they've closed off the road!I've tried the website links but still can't find them. They look dense in the centre and really dark green but the tips turn golden. I am indeed British but I've never heard a Leylandii called a weed....although they have caused a few headlines in the papers when they've got out of control and neighbours have had a bust up over them! I may have to tresspass at this rate just to get a close up!

20th May 2009, 05:22 AM	#6
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Name that tree! every tree man and landscaper i know hates them, they are weak, itchy and sticky when you cut them, fast growing, light stealing, soil destroying trees that are only good as a wind break on a farm in the middle of the country. i guess you can tell ive not had many good experiences with them over the past twelve years in the uk. right i will get off my soap box now. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

20th May 2009, 09:31 AM	#7
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: Name that tree! They do look like Leyland Cypress - Casterwellian Gold. As said, OK as a windbreak on a rural property, but usually a pretty bad choice for a suburban garden.

20th May 2009, 11:29 PM	#8
mandyandstuart@bigpond I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3	Re: Name that tree! Seeing as though I will be using them as a windbreak on a 5 acre property, perhaps I should get Leylandii regardless! I'm not planning on cutting them...they can grow into outer space for all I care! I'll check out Casterwellian Gold and see if they come up trumps. Thanks!

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