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10-Jan-2008
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G,day all yous guys. Especially Fly bri.
I have just acquired this tree from an old friend, she said when it gets sold I could have first refusal. Our dilemma has been the name she bought it 20 years ago as a Northern Territory Willow!!. It looks more like an Angophora, may be a Euc. Here are some that pics might help. Thanks in advance Pup
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Just acquired - Angophora costata (?) |
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That is why I used the yous guys which is also an Australian euphemism. Pup
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Just acquired Eucalyptus Angophora
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After looking at pictures of Angophoras I am convinced it is costata. I will stand corrected though. I will post a pic of the bark tomorrow.
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11-Jan-2008
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Apple gum Angophora costata
I posted this tree yesterday when I got home with it.
No one seemed interested in naming it except Cathie from Canada. I have done some searching I am convinced it is Angophora costata. Here are a few more pics. If any noligable Aussies out there can shed some light on this I would appreciate it. Pup
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Join Date: Jan-2007
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Shed some light
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I dont think that i am very noligable, but i can shed some light on your tree for you...... |
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I will acknowledge that I am sure every one has a typo now and again. I notice the i Thank you you will never be lonely.
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11-Jan-2008
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I have very limited experience with angophora's (or eucalyptus) but we all know a certain person on here who would definitely be able to help you.
Are you sure it is a coastal gum (Angophora costata)? The ones i have seen have short rounded leaves. Personally, i think this tree has nice styling (a bit of revers taper though). However, if you wanted this tree to resemble a natural gum tree, you may consider halving the height of the tree. This would not only give the gum a nice large based (in proportion) but also make it easier to achieve a rounded canopy eventually. I know it is possible to air layer coastal gums but i would assume it to be difficult. If you find any information on air layering it then i would suggest that at about the half way mark. Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing the progress. JayC |
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11-Jan-2008
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bonsaiTALK Artisan
Join Date: Feb-2007
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Hi pup,
I'm no expert but I have read a little about the Angophora costata (smooth-barked apple,sydney apple,red gum) from the myrtaceae family and it looks like a possible match. The one JayC metioned could of been the angophora subvelutina a broard leaf form.You may have to let it flower to positivly identify. Also the new growth may help.I'll give a quote from my book on the foliage: Quote: The opposite leaves are sessile and very furry at first, but the adult leaves are smooth on short stalks,lanceolate or narrowly oblong;the new tips are bright red. Venation is parallel. End Quote I hope this helps Peter |
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11-Jan-2008
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Not to be taken seriously
Join Date: Nov-2007
Location: Adelaide
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Its a gum, the bark peel gives it away (with the leaves, it could have been a melaluca, but the bark doesn't match).
Jay i like your idea, but instead of simply removing that section, deadwood it. Lime it and take to it with the drill and create a hollow. The thing i have learned from excessive reading, is aussie natives don't have to follow the traditional style guidelines. I have a little honey myrtle that Im going to keep a trunk that crosses another trunk. Traditionally it would be removed, but here it works. |
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