ID this for Spiros

Ekka · 24th February 2007, 12:43 AM

He emailed me coz registered but is new to these boards and didn't know how to post etc.

Anyway, he's in Brisbane and wants this ID'd

Seems a Tuckeroo, (Cupaniopsis anarcardioides)

They can get reasonable in size but I doubt it in that location.

I think some mulching would be good and some formative directional pruning ... I'd say it has the potential to double in size easily so I'd be onto it often.

Sean Freeman · 24th February 2007, 02:36 AM

Certainly looks like Cupaniopsis anarcardioides and you're right even in less than ideal conditions this tree can develop significant spread from the loww scaffold limbs 6-7m across easily.

The photo is of one of the widest specimens I've ever seen in Melbourne Botanic gardens

DSCF6749.JPG

So I'd absolutely agree with Ekka's recommendation for directional pruning, the earlier the better for you and the tree.

SF

mdvaden · 24th February 2007, 08:06 AM

ID for some guy named "Spiros" ?

Is he a Macedonian who fled to Australia

Just kidding !! My dad is from Athens.

So when I see a name like Spiros or Savalas, it reminds me of Greece where my father is from.

That tree is not likely a magnolia, but at first glance, it reminded me of a few of the magnolia trees in our area that have larger longer leaves.

Many of the magnolia trees (not evergreen) have a form like the tree in your photo.

TREE-SURFER · 24th February 2007, 01:28 PM

Carrotwood. Definitely from the formation and colouration of the leaf structure.
Pretty certain it's not a Magnolia, the budding is slightly different on the ends and the leafs of the Mag. don't have the orange tint when dried.
In concurrence with Ekka and Boa, will need some some slight pruning to the lower scaffold.
Ekka; with a rainforest species, how would some sort of extra watering implement suffice, the area surrounding the tree looks a bit arid and, does it not look a bit too close to the house?

Ekka · 24th February 2007, 05:16 PM

HA, we will soon be going to level 5 water restrictions ... no outdoor watering period, no hoses, buckets, cans nothing!

That tree looks like it's doing OK considering it would be in compacted clay and no mulch, however when it rains you might find the water pools there a bit due to the concrete and building.

Mulch will help, they're a tough tree, good strong wood and unlike gum trees dont grow a 6" dia limb 40' long! There should be plenty of places to target cut that tree.

Many trees have died here in this drought, today I was down at New Farm park with the kids on the big Banyan is not happy with the top of the tree pretty much bare now.

TREE-SURFER · 24th February 2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

HA, we will soon be going to level 5 water restrictions ... no outdoor watering period, no hoses, buckets, cans nothing!

That tree looks like it's doing OK considering it would be in compacted clay and no mulch, however when it rains you might find the water pools there a bit due to the concrete and building.

Mulch will help, they're a tough tree, good strong wood and unlike gum trees dont grow a 6" dia limb 40' long! There should be plenty of places to target cut that tree.

Many trees have died here in this drought, today I was down at New Farm park with the kids on the big Banyan is not happy with the top of the tree pretty much bare now.

Oh! thats 1 thing I never contemplated on, drought. Practically rain most days here at the mo, but then again, typical British weather, we get that in the summer as well though.
Suppose keeping it in trim would be a good thing.

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TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 405	Carrotwood. Definitely from the formation and colouration of the leaf structure. Pretty certain it's not a Magnolia, the budding is slightly different on the ends and the leafs of the Mag. don't have the orange tint when dried. In concurrence with Ekka and Boa, will need some some slight pruning to the lower scaffold. Ekka; with a rainforest species, how would some sort of extra watering implement suffice, the area surrounding the tree looks a bit arid and, does it not look a bit too close to the house? __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work Andy@Aerial-Arborist.co.uk What experts say about TOPPING

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Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,948	HA, we will soon be going to level 5 water restrictions ... no outdoor watering period, no hoses, buckets, cans nothing! That tree looks like it's doing OK considering it would be in compacted clay and no mulch, however when it rains you might find the water pools there a bit due to the concrete and building. Mulch will help, they're a tough tree, good strong wood and unlike gum trees dont grow a 6" dia limb 40' long! There should be plenty of places to target cut that tree. Many trees have died here in this drought, today I was down at New Farm park with the kids on the big Banyan is not happy with the top of the tree pretty much bare now. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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24th February 2007, 02:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,782	Certainly looks like Cupaniopsis anarcardioides and you're right even in less than ideal conditions this tree can develop significant spread from the loww scaffold limbs 6-7m across easily. The photo is of one of the widest specimens I've ever seen in Melbourne Botanic gardens DSCF6749.JPG So I'd absolutely agree with Ekka's recommendation for directional pruning, the earlier the better for you and the tree. SF