Tree ID in Townsville Qld Aus?

stevejones · 14th February 2010, 06:34 PM

Can anyone ID this tree. I was given it in Townsville Aus and told it was a hardy native. See pic

Jeff Darby · 14th February 2010, 07:12 PM

The first plant that came to my mind was Schefflera arboricola Dwarf Umbrella Tree

Eric Frei · 14th February 2010, 07:23 PM

NAh, no way.

Leaves are totally different.

I have seen this around, in the botanic gardens, just today. LOL

Jeff Darby · 14th February 2010, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

NAh, no way.

Leaves are totally different.

I have seen this around, in the botanic gardens, just today. LOL

obviously it had no tag or kick plate there...lol

any others out there have any idea?

Eric Frei · 14th February 2010, 07:35 PM

NAh, I walk past it a lot and because I dont see them in yards I dont take interest.... I know the joint like the back of my hand and head straight for what I want.

They got this whole new Australian section that's maybe 7 years or so old now, coming on great. Loaded with rainforest trees you just dont see down here often, some real tongue twisters.

Bernard Keays · 17th February 2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

NAh, no way.

Leaves are totally different.

I have seen this around, in the botanic gardens, just today. LOL

Ekka,

I agree. It doesn't look like a dwarf umbrella. My guess would be Alstonia scholaris (milky pine). Mind you, I don't recall seeing one in a pot before. If I'm right, it should have latex (white milky sap). Does it weep white milky sap?

Davo The Terrible · 13th March 2010, 10:08 AM

Looks an awful lot like a tree I also have in a pot - Ceiba pentandra (Kapok)

Eric Frei · 13th March 2010, 05:03 PM

Dang it looks the same to me, my be snap!

Davo The Terrible · 13th March 2010, 08:00 PM

If the person who gave it to you is right about it being a native, it could be a close relative of Ceiba pentandra - Bombax ceiba

Bernard Keays · 13th March 2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davo The Terrible

If the person who gave it to you is right about it being a native, it could be a close relative of Ceiba pentandra - Bombax ceiba

Davo,

I think you’re on to something.... I feel I need to concede that I could have been wrong. The pink petioles are quiet distinctive.

14th February 2010, 06:34 PM	#1
stevejones I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Townsville Posts: 1	Tree ID in Townsville Qld Aus? Can anyone ID this tree. I was given it in Townsville Aus and told it was a hardy native. See pic Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Eric Frei; 14th February 2010 at 06:46 PM. Reason: embedded pic

14th February 2010, 07:12 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Tree ID in Townsville Qld Aus? The first plant that came to my mind was Schefflera arboricola Dwarf Umbrella Tree Attached Thumbnails __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

14th February 2010, 07:23 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Tree ID in Townsville Qld Aus? NAh, no way. Leaves are totally different. I have seen this around, in the botanic gardens, just today. LOL __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

14th February 2010, 07:35 PM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Tree ID in Townsville Qld Aus? NAh, I walk past it a lot and because I dont see them in yards I dont take interest.... I know the joint like the back of my hand and head straight for what I want. They got this whole new Australian section that's maybe 7 years or so old now, coming on great. Loaded with rainforest trees you just dont see down here often, some real tongue twisters. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

13th March 2010, 10:08 AM	#7
Davo The Terrible Former Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gold Coast QLD Posts: 121	Re: Tree ID in Townsville Qld Aus? Looks an awful lot like a tree I also have in a pot - Ceiba pentandra (Kapok)

13th March 2010, 05:03 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Tree ID in Townsville Qld Aus? Dang it looks the same to me, my be snap! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

13th March 2010, 08:00 PM	#9
Davo The Terrible Former Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gold Coast QLD Posts: 121	Re: Tree ID in Townsville Qld Aus? If the person who gave it to you is right about it being a native, it could be a close relative of Ceiba pentandra - Bombax ceiba

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