Fav. Trees??

OsAGe85 · 10th August 2007, 05:14 PM

Anyone got a favorite tree? I'd have to go with a Shagbark Hickory or a Smoothbark Hackberry. Thats all I got

osb_mail · 10th August 2007, 09:05 PM

I mine is ginkgo ,hands down my favorite tree .

Ekka · 10th August 2007, 09:45 PM

In the euc family I go Corymbia tessalaris (Moreton Bay Ash)

In the street tree scene I go Buckinghamia celsissima (Ivory Curl tree)

In the exotic/imported I think Caesalpinia ferrea (Leopard tree)

In the overall be great to have a good one and show it off I'd go Brachychiton rupestris (Qld Bottle Tree)

In my experience all of the above are extremely reliable in adverse weather, dont have invasive roots, great form, and usually do reasonably well here without too much TLC.

OsAGe85 · 11th August 2007, 07:29 AM

Osb Mail "Ginko" Really....Why? Dont want to sound mean in anyway just curious. The only ones Ive seen/worked with, had some poop smelling fruit, I gues you could call it, but man the smell them things put out was horrible.

pomme · 11th August 2007, 12:37 PM

european beech (fagus sylvatica) for me massive tree wonderful to climb deep green leaves

osb_mail · 12th August 2007, 12:23 PM

Female ginkgos have smelly fruit ,male don t I just really like the leaves ,form of the tree .It is not effected by any disease or or insect that I know of . It also has been around for millions of years . It is pollution tolerant.shall I go on .

arbdog · 12th August 2007, 01:09 PM

Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) great tree, but 1 of many magnificent trees i personaly think is cedar of lebanon (Cedrus libani). This is not only because the huge sizes these great trees get but, but the veiw of the flat topped crown i had when i dismantling a very large one in a village (4 tree firms turned the job down) close to my town. The amazing view i will never forget, a huge green flat topped lake hosting all sort of insect life. (not that im into bugs but the trees amazing).

JohN Dee · 13th August 2007, 02:34 AM

Pretty much i'm a sucker for our Eucs. One of my fave's would definately have to be the Tallow Wood - Eucalyptus microcorys

JayD · 13th August 2007, 02:43 AM

Hi,
I'm fond of our Brush Box, ( Lophostemon confertus ) from the Myrtaceae family,. Followed by our Eucs.all of them!

a_lopa · 13th August 2007, 03:08 AM

Lemon scented http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/200...on_scented_gum

TrevMcRev · 13th August 2007, 03:53 AM

Mmmmmmm, i couldnt pick just one.

Eucalyptus cameldulensis for their gnarlyness, longevity, big failures, hollows, habitat. And firewood
Angophora costata for its symmetry in a good example.
Quercus robor for its toughness, form and longevity.
Eucalyptus regnans for having been the biggest tree on earth.
Acer palmatum for its grace and autumn colour.
Wollemi nobilis for hiding from mankind sucessfully for so many years.

I dunno where to stop, this list could just keep going

OsAGe85 · 13th August 2007, 06:03 AM

Cool. I liked the shape of the tree to, my grandma had a huge one in her yard and it was a female I guess thats why I didnt take to much of a likeing to them.

jungles · 13th August 2007, 07:59 PM

I'd have to list E. curtisii as a favourite. Shiny red to silver bark with a nice greeny silvery foliage. Look good as a street tree and generally ok under utiliities (within reason)

juniorgilman · 14th August 2007, 12:15 PM

My vote is for the White Oak (Quercus alba). The way the branches come off the trunk at an almost horizontal angle just looks impressive to me. Tons of leaves & acorns in the fall, but it's worth it.

10th August 2007, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
OsAGe85 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Littlerock Arkansas US Posts: 66	Fav. Trees?? Anyone got a favorite tree? I'd have to go with a Shagbark Hickory or a Smoothbark Hackberry. Thats all I got __________________ Gotta love the smell 2 stroke and wood chips. Be smart, be safe.

10th August 2007, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,915	In the euc family I go Corymbia tessalaris (Moreton Bay Ash) In the street tree scene I go Buckinghamia celsissima (Ivory Curl tree) In the exotic/imported I think Caesalpinia ferrea (Leopard tree) In the overall be great to have a good one and show it off I'd go Brachychiton rupestris (Qld Bottle Tree) In my experience all of the above are extremely reliable in adverse weather, dont have invasive roots, great form, and usually do reasonably well here without too much TLC. __________________ 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

11th August 2007, 07:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
OsAGe85 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Littlerock Arkansas US Posts: 66	Osb Mail "Ginko" Really....Why? Dont want to sound mean in anyway just curious. The only ones Ive seen/worked with, had some poop smelling fruit, I gues you could call it, but man the smell them things put out was horrible. __________________ Gotta love the smell 2 stroke and wood chips. Be smart, be safe.

13th August 2007, 02:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 750	Pretty much i'm a sucker for our Eucs. One of my fave's would definately have to be the Tallow Wood - Eucalyptus microcorys __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

13th August 2007, 02:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 940	Hi, I'm fond of our Brush Box, ( Lophostemon confertus ) from the Myrtaceae family,. Followed by our Eucs.all of them! __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

10th August 2007, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	I mine is ginkgo ,hands down my favorite tree .

11th August 2007, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
pomme Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 220	european beech (fagus sylvatica) for me massive tree wonderful to climb deep green leaves

12th August 2007, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	Female ginkgos have smelly fruit ,male don t I just really like the leaves ,form of the tree .It is not effected by any disease or or insect that I know of . It also has been around for millions of years . It is pollution tolerant.shall I go on .

12th August 2007, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
arbdog Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: england Posts: 101	Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) great tree, but 1 of many magnificent trees i personaly think is cedar of lebanon (Cedrus libani). This is not only because the huge sizes these great trees get but, but the veiw of the flat topped crown i had when i dismantling a very large one in a village (4 tree firms turned the job down) close to my town. The amazing view i will never forget, a huge green flat topped lake hosting all sort of insect life. (not that im into bugs but the trees amazing).

13th August 2007, 03:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 876	Lemon scented http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/200...on_scented_gum __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

13th August 2007, 03:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Mmmmmmm, i couldnt pick just one. Eucalyptus cameldulensis for their gnarlyness, longevity, big failures, hollows, habitat. And firewood Angophora costata for its symmetry in a good example. Quercus robor for its toughness, form and longevity. Eucalyptus regnans for having been the biggest tree on earth. Acer palmatum for its grace and autumn colour. Wollemi nobilis for hiding from mankind sucessfully for so many years. I dunno where to stop, this list could just keep going __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

13th August 2007, 06:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
OsAGe85 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Littlerock Arkansas US Posts: 66	Cool. I liked the shape of the tree to, my grandma had a huge one in her yard and it was a female I guess thats why I didnt take to much of a likeing to them. __________________ Gotta love the smell 2 stroke and wood chips. Be smart, be safe.

13th August 2007, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
jungles Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kallangur Posts: 6	I'd have to list E. curtisii as a favourite. Shiny red to silver bark with a nice greeny silvery foliage. Look good as a street tree and generally ok under utiliities (within reason)

14th August 2007, 12:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
juniorgilman Sappling Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maidens, VA Posts: 38	My vote is for the White Oak (Quercus alba). The way the branches come off the trunk at an almost horizontal angle just looks impressive to me. Tons of leaves & acorns in the fall, but it's worth it. __________________ Husky 385xp Husky 334t

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