What Tree is This?

[eXc]

Hi All,

I was hoping someone might be able to identify a tree for me.

I have just purchased land and this tree is out the front - I'd say I'll have the option of keeping it or getting rid of it, so I am curious what it is, and what its root system will be like (is it something I want near a driveway and water pipes?

Thanks

Chris

 

[vaughan]

That's a jacarandah -- they get the blue flowers on them in spring that fall down to make a lovely blue carpet.

Whether you can get rid of it depends entirely on the council. Take a measurement of the circumference of the trunk at 1m above ground, then phone them up and find out whether it's covered by a tree preservation order.

If the tree is "out front" as in "on the council nature strip" then it's highly unlikely you can do much more than lightly trim it.

Again, check with council.

 

[twodogs]

It may be a Jacaranda, if so it looks very old and not so healthy.


http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacaranda



These trees just LOVE sewer and drain pipes.

 

[eXc]

thanks both I shall investigate. It is under a powerline, so maybe council will like it gone.

I would like to keep it for shade (not to mention now that I know it's a Jacaranda, I know how beautiful they are...but not at the expense of lifting the driveway/finding water pipes.

thanks

 

[Joe D]

Jacarandas are great and have a beautiful blue-purple flower when in bloom in Spring and Summer. Unless it is causing you grief keep it and enjoy the way it changes with the seasons.

 

[datto]

They also drop alot of garbage onto your gutters. They spread like wildfire - pull them out early.

 

[The Fence]

That's def a Jacaranda.

Don't trim them, the re growth goes straight up and not in the gnarly natural way they grow normally.

Unfortunately, it looks like one day it will be topped because of the power lines.

Beautiful trees that grow very very large and throw fabulous shade all summer long, then that beautiful mauve flower around Nov.

 

[Ed Barton]

Agree it's probably a jacaranda. But when it flowers if they are red we all got it wrong and it's a Poinciana.

 

[The Fence]

3 things confirm it a Jaci for me.

1. Leaf (inset)
2. Trunk, shape and bark.
3. The seed (yes, top left in photo). !

 

[The Fence]

Agree it's probably a jacaranda. But when it flowers if they are red we all got it wrong and it's a Poinciana.

Interesting you say red...
We have planted Jacarandas & Flame trees alternating up both sides of 100m of driveway.

In a few more years when the flames start flowering, will be Red, Mauve, Red, Mauve...at the same time. Hopefully.

 

[eXc]

3 things confirm it a Jaci for me.

1. Leaf (inset)
2. Trunk, shape and bark.
3. The seed (yes, top left in photo). !

Does this mean if I grab that seed I could plant another? A Jacaranda would be fantastic at my parents house (18 acres)

 

[The Fence]

Yep, just google up some propagation tips and you'll be on your way.

Mind you, it would be easier to buy one, they are not that dear really.

Our Trees cost $35 and were 6ft tall.

 

[eXc]

Yep, just google up some propagation tips and you'll be on your way.

Mind you, it would be easier to buy one, they are not that dear really.

Our Trees cost $35 and were 6ft tall.

$35 for a 6 foot one sounds much easier