What tree is this?

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  1. Lizzie

    Lizzie Well-Known Member

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    Okay you fauna nerds ... here's one for the collective.

    We want to renovate and extend this property in around two years, and I love this tree, but it is in an incredibly annoying position. It's 6m from the back of the house proper, once we remove the lean-to laundry that's attached to the lean-to kitchen/bathroom and end up with the "front four rooms" only - so too close to the house for a proper kitchen/living/dining extension - and too far to chuck it in a side deck and work around. It appears to be deciduous although we haven't wintered with it yet - hubby swears it's a fig but I disagree

    I'd like identification to see if it's on the protected or pest list for council. To see whether it's a definite stay or go.

    Looking at the structure, I think we could get an expert in to give it a damn good prune back to the main trunk, which would give us another 2-4 meters to work with ... which is all we need for the extension (8x8m)

    Sorry the photos aren't great - they're pinched from the selling agent's website as we have tenants in there atm

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  2. Kesse

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    My first guess would be a ghost gum but I am by no means an expert.
     
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  4. Lizzie

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    Hmmmm - I'll have to try and get a leaf closeup ... regardless ... think we'll have it trimmed back to the main trunk (probably never been pruned) and tidy it right up
     
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    @Lizzie - it's a Brushbox (very common street tree around Sydney).

    That one is a great specimen as the ones around most areas have a taller main trunk and then have been pruned heavily around power lines. It'd be lots of fun for the kids to climb.
     
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    Thanks for that - I think you're right.

    It is a lovely tree, which is why I have been so adamant it has to be saved - event tho it's in such the wrong place for the extension we want to put on to this little Victorian cottage. I'm determined to work "with" the tree rather than take the easy path of rip it out
     
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    I have an app called PlantSnap which identifies plants about 75% of the time. But it does need a close up.
     
  8. Scott No Mates

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    I use WFG by Stabin Thedark, accurate as long as I have half a clue. :confused:
     
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    Does anyone know what trees these are? Google Maps

    I'm mounting a campaign to the council to plant more trees in my street. This is one to emulate.
     
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    I'd hazard a guess as being the same as @Lizzie's but a lesser specimen.
     
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    Can you plant fruit trees? Or love to see more red flowing gums, or similar ... the bees go nuts for the pollen
     
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    Well they need to be no fuss, low maintenance street trees that won't shed a ton of leaves or flowers.
     
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    Fruit fly can be an issue in some areas if not controlled.
     
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