Need help identifying this tree

en1gma83 · 22nd August 2011, 10:33 PM

Hi All,

My first post here.

I recently bought a property here in Sydney, AU and have a couple of these trees in my backyard. They do not seem to be doing well so it is making it difficult on identifying them. New leaves are all at the canopy.

Hope someone here can help me out.

Regards,
Rob

Darrell Mcleod · 22nd August 2011, 10:45 PM

Crash and burn time

Camphor Laurel???

en1gma83 · 22nd August 2011, 11:04 PM

Hiya,

Thats what I thought at first, but the leaf/twig description of Camphor dont match this tree. I'm stumped (pun intended

)

sorry for the hand drawing, but the bare branches look like this, With each branch measuring anywhere between 30-60cm long

Rob

P.S - I think I may of posted this in the wrong category

Darrell Mcleod · 22nd August 2011, 11:47 PM

Elm??

Brent Ferris · 23rd August 2011, 03:22 PM

Could it be a sassafras?

en1gma83 · 23rd August 2011, 08:04 PM

Unfortunately not a sassafras.

It may actually be a camphor laurel. I kinda hope it is so I can knock it down quick smart and get a friend to turn the wood

Another thing to note is that on the branches, you will find some spines as well. Maybe a good 70% have the occasional spine similar to a rose spine

Rob

Eric Frei · 23rd August 2011, 08:06 PM

You'd be able to tell by smell if it is camphor laurel, just crush some of it up and sniff.

Darrell Mcleod · 23rd August 2011, 09:11 PM

Can't you zoom in and get a photo of a leaf or is there one fallen on the ground

Done it · 24th August 2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by en1gma83

Another thing to note is that on the branches, you will find some spines as well. Maybe a good 70% have the occasional spine similar to a rose spine

Rob

It's not Champhor Laurel then.

Maybe a Cockspur Coral Tree, Erythrina crista-galli. Third pic looks a bit like it.

22nd August 2011, 10:33 PM	#1
en1gma83 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3	Need help identifying this tree Hi All, My first post here. I recently bought a property here in Sydney, AU and have a couple of these trees in my backyard. They do not seem to be doing well so it is making it difficult on identifying them. New leaves are all at the canopy. Hope someone here can help me out. Regards, Rob Attached Thumbnails

22nd August 2011, 10:45 PM	#2
Darrell Mcleod Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 242	Re: Need help identifying this tree Crash and burn time Camphor Laurel???

22nd August 2011, 11:04 PM	#3
en1gma83 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3	Re: Need help identifying this tree Hiya, Thats what I thought at first, but the leaf/twig description of Camphor dont match this tree. I'm stumped (pun intended ) sorry for the hand drawing, but the bare branches look like this, With each branch measuring anywhere between 30-60cm long Rob P.S - I think I may of posted this in the wrong category Attached Thumbnails

22nd August 2011, 11:47 PM	#4
Darrell Mcleod Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 242	Re: Need help identifying this tree Elm??

23rd August 2011, 03:22 PM	#5
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23rd August 2011, 08:04 PM	#6
en1gma83 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3	Re: Need help identifying this tree Unfortunately not a sassafras. It may actually be a camphor laurel. I kinda hope it is so I can knock it down quick smart and get a friend to turn the wood Another thing to note is that on the branches, you will find some spines as well. Maybe a good 70% have the occasional spine similar to a rose spine Rob

23rd August 2011, 08:06 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,992	Re: Need help identifying this tree You'd be able to tell by smell if it is camphor laurel, just crush some of it up and sniff. __________________ 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

23rd August 2011, 09:11 PM	#8
Darrell Mcleod Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 242	Re: Need help identifying this tree Can't you zoom in and get a photo of a leaf or is there one fallen on the ground

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