Trees at school

playfordtree · 1st November 2007, 10:08 PM

Heres a few pics of a massive fig & Gum
living side by side in happiness
in the front grounds of my kids school

note the fig root; No. 3.

it got to the gum
then,
"right turn clyde"

Eric Frei · 1st November 2007, 10:30 PM

I dare say the gummy wouldn't mind that association.

Most gums shed their lower branches, now the ground is shaded and the trunk but it's canopy would be higher than the fig. Also get a wind break and lots of litter.

Be a tougher battle for roots maybe?

Drouin Tree Service · 1st November 2007, 11:02 PM

I think the fig is winning!

TrevMcRev · 2nd November 2007, 12:02 AM

Is the euc a cladocalyx? Sugar Gum.

playfordtree · 2nd November 2007, 03:33 PM

Youre right Ekka gum is taller

Not sure on the species of gum?

will try to get some more photos.

1st November 2007, 10:30 PM	#2
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TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: Trees at school Is the euc a cladocalyx? Sugar Gum.

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playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind Your Sister! Posts: 331	Re: Trees at school Youre right Ekka gum is taller Not sure on the species of gum? will try to get some more photos. __________________ Euthanizing South Australian Trees since 2007

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