EXOTIC TREES – The Trees & Flowers of Whangarei.

AESCULUS.

BOTANICAL NAME: Aesculus hippocastanum: Commom Title, Horse Chestnut – a local to a small space within the Pindus Mountains forests and Balkan forests of South East Europe. A extensively cultivated tree in streets and parks all through Mew Zealand. A. hippocastanum grows to 36 metres (118 ft) tall, upright tree; on previous timber the outer branches usually pendulous with curled-up ideas. The leaves are reverse and palmately compound, with 5–7 leaflets; every leaflet is 13–30 cm lengthy, making the entire leaf as much as 60 cm throughout, with a 7–20 cm petiole. The leaf scars left on branches after the leaves have
fallen have a particular horseshoe form, full with seven “nails”. Flowers are often white with a small pink spot; they’re produced in spring in erect panicles 10–30 cm tall with about 20–50 flowers on every panicle, see {photograph} (left). taken in Mander Park, Whangarei. Normally
just one–5 fruit develop on every panicle; the shell is a inexperienced, spiky capsule containing one (hardly ever two or three) nut-like seeds known as conkers (England), or horse-chestnuts. Every conker is 2–4 cm diameter, shiny nut-brown with a whitish scar on the base. 
The widespread title “horse-chestnut” (usually unhyphenated) is reported as having originated from the inaccurate perception that the tree was a form of chestnut,although the truth is solely distantly associated.

BOTANICAL NAME :Aesculus × carnea, or pink horse-chestnut, is a hybrid between
A. pavia (pink buckeye) and A. hippocastanum (horse-chestnut). It isn’t identified the place it originated, but it surely most likely first appeared in Germany earlier than 1820. A medium-size tree to 20-25 m tall, just like the mother or father species in most respects, however inheriting the pink flower color from A. pavia. It’s a standard tree in massive gardens and parks. Grows very nicely in Northland and flowers with vivid color. Photograph left reveals the flower of A.x carnea rising in Mander Park, Whangarei. Above is A. hippocastanum in Mander Park. November 2012. The flowers are related, however white.

ALNUS.

BOTANICAL NAME: Alnus species: Frequent Title – Alder.  A genus of crops belonging to the birch household Betulaceae. The genus includes about 30 species of monoecious timber and shrubs, a number of reaching a big measurement, distributed all through the north temperate zone. The widespread title alder advanced from Previous English “alor”. With a number of exceptions, alders are deciduous, and the leaves are alternate, easy, and serrated. The flowers are catkins with elongate male catkins on the identical plant as shorter feminine catkins, usually earlier than leaves seem; they’re primarily wind-pollinated, but additionally visited by bees to a small extent. These timber differ from the species Betula, the opposite genus within the household, in that the feminine catkins are woody and don’t disintegrate at maturity, opening to launch the seeds in the same method to many conifer cones.The biggest species are pink alder (A. rubra) on the west coast of North America, and black alder (A. glutinosa), native to most of Europe and extensively launched into New Zealand by early settlers. Each species reaching over 30 m. Against this, the widespread Alnus viridis, or  inexperienced alder, is a shrub, solely grows to about 5 metres. Images taken within the Whangarei Croquet Membership.

ARAUCARIA.

BOTANICAL NAME : Araucaria is a genus of evergreen coniferous timber within the household Araucariaceae. There are 19 species within the genus, the most typical of which is The Norfolk Islan Pine, nevertheless species are distributed over a large space which incorporates New Caledonia (the place 13 species are native), Norfolk Island, japanese Australia, New Guinea, Argentina, Chile, and southern Brazil. Two species are photos – left is a Norfolk Island Pine (A. excelsa). Above is a secies rising in Caffler Park Whangarei that I’ve but to determine. There are a number of wonderful specimens of Norfolk Pine rising in Whangarei.

Araucaria heterophylla (Syn A. excelsa): Norfolk Island Pine.

BOTANICAL NAME: Araucaria cunninghamii: Frequent Title – Queensland Hoop Pine, Queensland Pine or Colonial Pine..  A species of Araucaria referred to as hoop pine. Named after the botanist and explorer Allan Cunningham, who collected the primary specimens within the 1820s. It is discovered within the dry rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland and in New Guinea. The timber can reside as much as 450 years and develop to a top of 60 metres. The bark is tough, splits naturally, and peels simply. The specimen within the pictures taken at Heritage Park, was planted by early settlers, behind the hoamstead, however is the one specimen I’ve come throughout in Whangarei.. The leaves on younger timber are awl-shaped, 1–2 cm lengthy, about 2 mm thick on the base, and scale-like, incurved, 1–2 cm lengthy and 4 mm broad on mature timber. The cones are ovoid, 8–10 cm lengthy and 6–8 cm diameter, and take about 18 months to mature. After they disintegrate at maturity, they launch nut-like edible seeds.

Araucaria araucana – Monkey Puzzle tree.

BETULA.

BOTANICAL NAME: Betula pendula. Frequent title Silver Birch is a extensively grown decorative tree all through New Zealand. It’s discovered naturally in southern Europe, at greater altitudes. Its vary extends into southwest Asia within the mountains of northern Turkey and the Caucasus. Its shut relation Betula platyphylla is discovered  in northern Asia and Betula szechuanica of central Asia, are handled as forms of silver birch by some botanists (B. pendula var. platyphylla and B. pendula var. Szechuanica). It has atractive silver bark and an upright, weeping progress behavior, which makes it vey standard with house gardeners and for parks planting and road timber. It’s deciduous. Footage shoe B. pendula rising in a backyard in Second Avenue, Whangarei.

BRACHYCHITON

BOTANICAL NAME : Catalpa speciosa and Catalpa bignonioides are the 2 North American species that have been extensively planted exterior their pure ranges as decorative timber. Deciduous timber that develop very nicely in Northland reaching a top of 12–18 metres (39–59ft) tall and 6–12 metres (20–39 ft) huge. They are often acknowledged by their massive, heart-shaped leaves, showy white flowers in broad panicles, and within the autumn by their 20–50 centimetres (7.9–20 in) lengthy fruits, which resemble a slender bean pod, containing quite a few small flat seeds, every seed having two skinny wings to assist in wind dispersal. Because of their massive leaf measurement, catalpas present very darkish shade and are a standard habitat for a lot of birds, offering them good shelter from rain and wind. These timber drop massive, darkish brown bean pods throughout late summer time. The wooden of catalpas is sort of tender. Generally known as the bean tree or by the Native American title Catawba, which gives the botanical title, being an erronious transcription from the Native American title by the botanist Scopoli.
Species – The 2 North American species, Catalpa bignonioides and Catalpa speciosa, have been extensively planted as decorative timber for his or her showy flowers and enticing rising behavior. Northern and southern catalpas are very related in look, however the northern species has barely bigger leaves, flowers, and bean pods.

CEDRUS

BOTANICAL NAME : Cedrus deodara – Frequent names, deodar cedar, Himalayan cedar. A species of cedar native to the western Himalayas regionl, occurring at 1,500–3,200 m (4,921–10,499 ft) altitude. It’s a massive evergreen coniferous tree reaching 40–50 m (131–164 ft) tall. Grows very nicely in all elements of New Zealand and there are a number of wonderful specimens in Whangarei, though some are planted too near different timber, as within the grounds of the Lodge advanced in Hatea Drive.
The leaves are needle-like, largely 2.5–5 cm lengthy in dense clusters of 20-30 on brief shoots; they fluctuate from brilliant inexperienced to glaucous blue-green in color. The feminine cones are barrel-shaped, born on branches (see picture), and launch winged seeds. The male cones are 4–6 cm lengthy, and shed their pollen in autumn. Left is one among two good specimens rising in Cafler Park, Whangarei.

CINNAMOMUM.

BOTANICAL NAME: Cinnamomum camphora: Frequent Title – Camphor tree, Camphorwood or camphor laurel. A big evergreen tree that grows in extra of twenty metres Zero metres tall. The leaves have a shiny, waxy look and scent of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces brilliant inexperienced foliage with plenty of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit round one centimetre in diameter. It has a pale bark that may be very tough and fissured vertically. Grows nicely in Northland. Images taken in Cafler Park, Whangarei.

CONIFERS.

The conifers, division Coniferophyta or Coniferae are cone-bearing woody crops, the bulk being timber but additionally a number of being shrubs. Conifers embrace cedars, cypres, junipers, spruce and so on. One of the best identified NZ Native conifers are the kauri & rimu (see NZ Bushes) There are eight households roughly, masking 68 genera and about 630 species. They’re of nice ecological significance, as they’re dominant over big areas of the earth’s forests. They’re nicely suited to Northland gardens and parks, and do not take a lot taking care of. Additionally the wide range of cultivars makes them very fashionable for landscaping, as they eange fron floor cowl crops to massive timber. There are additionally variegated white or yellow foliage crops. Images taken within the Avenues, Whangarei.

CRYPTOMERIA.

New season’s fruit and previous seed capsules

New season’s fruit.

CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA. C. macrocarpa, generally referred to as Monterey cypress, is a species of conifer native to the Central Coast of California. The native vary of the species was confined to 2 small relict populations, at Cypress Level in Pebble Seaside and at Level Lobos close to Carmel, California.

BOTANICAL NAME: Erythrina species.Deciduous timber which embrace the now invasive E. crista-galli which is a big tree with brilliant pink flowers. It was planted freely by early settlers and is among the extensively grown species. Unsure what species we have now photographed right here, discovered rising in a non-public backyard in Manse Avenue, Whangarei. Erythrina grows to a big tree with brilliant pink or orange flowers, however the branches have woody thorns. A genus of flowering crops within the household Fabaceae, it incorporates about 130 species, that are distributed in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. They’re timber which develop as much as 30 m (98 ft) in top. The widespread title coral tree is used as a collective time period for these crops, and flame tree is one other widespread title, however flame tree can check with a lot of unrelated crops as nicely. The species photographed has held onto the earlier season’s flower spikes, wanting moderately untidy. Sadly it has been planted too near it is neighboring Jacaranda. Erythrina i a serious downside in wetlands the place it crowds out different species. I’d deal with all species as noxious.

EUCALYPTUS.

Fagus sylvatica purpurea: Copper Beech – European Beech.                                       

BOTANICAL NAME: Fagus sylvatica. Frequent names are European Beech or Frequent Beech. It is a deciduous tree belonging to the beech household, Fagaceae. Engaging rising kind with bronze or copper colored foliage. There are some wonderful examples rising in Whangarei. {Photograph} above is of a wonderful specimen of a Copper Beech rising within the grounds of Whangarei Woman’s Excessive College, whereas left is {a photograph} taken in Mander Park.
It’s a massive tree of as much as 25–35 m (80–115 ft) tall and up to 1.5 meters (5 ft) trunk diameter. it has a lifespan of 150 to 300 years. The F. sylvaticus begins to flower when it’s between 30–80 years previous. The flowers are small catkins which seem shortly after the leaves in spring. The seeds are known as beechnuts, are small triangular nuts, with two nuts in every cupule, maturing within the autumn 5–6 months after pollination. Abroad the nuts are eaten by birds, rodents and up to now additionally people, however might be barely poisonous to people if eaten in massive portions because of the tannins they comprise. Grown commercially, the nuts had been pressed to acquire an oil in 19th century England, which was used for cooking and lighting in lamps.

Ficus benjamina variegata: Variegated Weeping Fig – Variegated Benjamin’s Fig.

Ficus carica: Fig. Fig Tree. Frequent Fig.

BOTANICAL NAME: Ficus carica: Frequent Title – Fig. A species of flowering plant within the genus Ficus, from the household Moraceae, referred to as the widespread fig or simply the fig. It’s the supply of the fruit additionally known as the fig, and as such is a crucial crop in these areas the place it’s grown commercially. Native to the Center East and western Asia, it has been sought out and cultivated by man since historic occasions, and is now extensively grown all through the temperate world, each for its fruit and as a decorative plant. Images taken in The Avenues, Whangarei.

Ficus dammaropsis: New Guinea Fig – Kapiak.

BOTANICAL NAME:  Ficus dammaropsis, Frequent Title, Kapiak, New Guinea Fig, or Highland Breadfruit. A tropical fig tree with big pleated leaves 60 cm throughout. It’s native to the highlands and highlands fringe of New Guinea. It typically grows at altitudes of between 800 and 2750 metres; its excessive vary is from sea degree to 2820 m. Its fruit is edible however hardly ever eaten besides as an emergency meals  The younger leaves are pickled or cooked and eaten as a vegetable with pig meat. With its daring tropical leaves and chilly tolerance, F. dammaropsis is a splendidly enticing tree for Northland New Zealand and different frost-free climates. Images taken within the Subtropical Garfend in Whangatrei, New Zealand.

Ficus indirect: Small-leafed fig.

FRAXINUS.

BOTANICAL NAME : Fraxinus species: Frequent Title – Ash. One of the vital extensively grown of the deciduous timber from the Northern Hemisphere. A genus of crops that incorporates 45-65 species of often  medium to massive timber, largely deciduous although a number of subtropical species are evergreen. The commonest species of ash are – F. excelsior — Ash, European Ash or Common Ash. F excelsor pendula – Weeping Ash, F. oxycarpa ‘Raywood’ – Claret Ash, F. ornus – Manna Ash, F. uhdei – Evergreen Ash (additionally known as Mexican Ash), F. Americana – White Ash, a spectacular tree from the Japanese United States.They’re native to most of Europe, and likewise southwestern Asia, however will develop in a widerange of climates from frosty areas to sub-tropical areas, akin to Northland, NZ.. It makes a good-looking deciduous specimen tree. Pictured above is a standard Ash rising within the Waiarohia Reserve in Whangarei. Image left reveals the seeds of a tree in Hatea Drive. Images beneath present a species of ash in winged fruit rising within the grounds of the Whangarei Croquet Membership in Third Avenue.

Different Pictures Of Ash.

GINKGO

BOTANICAL NAME : Ginkgo biloba. Often known as the maidenhair tree for its foliage kind. It is a novel species of tree with no shut residing relations. The ginkgo is a residing fossil, recognisably just like fossils courting again 270 million years. Native to China, the tree is extensively cultivated and launched early in human historical past, and has varied makes use of as a meals and in conventional drugs. Male & feminine timber, the feminine bears fruit that scent like rotten eggs, very highly effective. A feminine tree was rising in Emily Place in Auckland Metropolis and fruited closely. The fruit is globular, black when ripe.
Photoes taken in Mander Park, Whangarei. Younger Ginkgo are planted alongside the brand new Whangarei Library. Lets hope they’re all males.

EARLY WINTER: Ginkgo reveals its color.

In early winter, via June, Ginkgo reveals its autumn color, earlier than dropping its leaves. Final three pictures present Ginkgo throughout leaf-fall (taken in Manse Avenue Whangarei, seventh June, 2014.).

GREVILLEA.

BOTANICAL NAME : Grevillea robusta, widespread names – the southern silky oak or silky oak, or Australian silver oak. It’s the largest species of the Grevilleas. Grevilleas are within the household Proteaceae. It isn’t intently associated to the true oaks. G. robusta is a local of japanese coastal Australia, in subtropical and dry rainforest environments receiving an annual rainfall of greater than 1,000 mm per 12 months. G. robusta is a fast-growing evergreen tree, between 18–35 m (59–115 ft) tall,
with darkish inexperienced leaves paying homage to a fern frond. Different members of the Grevillea genus, of which many are Australian, flower profusely and have been hybridised. The foliage of G. robusta is lengthy with greyish white or rusty undersides. Its flowers are golden-orange bottlebrush-like blooms (see picture), between 8–15 cm (3–6 in) lengthy, within the spring, on a 2–Three cm lengthy stem and are utilized in Australia for honey manufacturing. Like others of its genus, the flowers haven’t any petals, as a substitute they’ve a protracted calyx that splits into Four lobes. The seeds mature in late winter to early spring, and are winged.
Pictured are the flower and behavior of G. robusta rising in Western Hills Drive on the Kensington Hill.

BOTANICAL NAME: Hymenosporum flavum: Frequent Title, Australian Frangipani, is a rainforest tree which is native to Queensland and New South Wales, and New Guinea. It’s the solely species within the genus Hymenosporum, and is intently associated to the New Zealand Pittosporums, belonging to the household Pittosporaceae. A really showy tree that may be seen flowering round Whangarei in November/December. It produces clusters of aromatic yellow flowers that are about 5 cm in diameter. It has darkish inexperienced, shiny leaves that are often round 10 cm lengthy and Four cm huge. The branches kind extensively spaced tiers which makes the tree extraordinarily enticing. It isn’t truly associated to the frangipani. An incredible flowering tree for Northland gardens. Images taken in Second Avenue, Whangarei. The highest {photograph} reveals the tiered impact.

JACARANDA .

Botanical title : Jacaranda mimosifolia. Jacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering crops within the household Bignoniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas and Caribbean, and has been launched to the Pacific area. The genus title can also be used because the widespread title.
Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical tree native to South America that has been extensively planted
elsewhere due to its stunning and long-lasting blue flowers. It’s also identified Blue Jacaranda. In scientific utilization, the title “Jacaranda” refers back to the genus Jacaranda, which has many different
members, however in horticultural and on a regular basis utilization, it practically at all times means the Blue Jacaranda. Images beneath present Jacaranda seed pods. February 2014.

LIQUIDAMBAR.

BOTANICAL NAME: Liquidambar styraciflua: Frequent Title – Liquidambar, Sweetgum, Alligator-Wooden,  A member of the plant household Altingiaceae, L. styraciflua is one among a genus of 4 species of tall deciduous timber discovered within the heat temperate areas of japanese North America and tropical montane areas of Mexico, Central America and Turkey. L styraciflua can develop from 35ft to 70ft (10 to 21 metres). The title Liquidamber refers back to the resin, referred to as storax, exuded by the winter buds. The star-shaped leaves are organized spirally on the twig. A preferred decorative tree in temperate climates, recognizable by the mixture of its five-pointed star-shaped leaves and its exhausting, spiked fruits. In Northland the foliage color in autumn varies from shades of orange, to pink advert purple. The 4 species within the genus Liquidambar are – L.formosana (Chinese language Liquidambar); L. orientalis (Oriental Candy Gum); L. chinensis, and L. styraciflua. In chilly climates the foliage can attain a deep pink earlier than leaf fall, however don’t attain the extra widespread amber color Within the north of the North Island. Images taken in Western Hills Drive, Whangarei.

Botanical title : Liriodendron tulipfera: Frequent Title – Tulip Tree. Liriodendron is a genus of two species of massive deciduous timber within the household Magnoliaceae. Referred to as the Tulip Tree attributable to their massive flowers (pictured left), however are intently associated to magnolias. Generally known as the ‘tulip poplar’ or ‘yellow poplar’, though Liriodendron will not be intently associated to the true poplars of the genus Populus. The 2 species of Liriodendron are L. tulipfera which is the species pictured, native to japanese  North America, whereas L. chinense is native to China and Vietnam. Each species usually develop to nice measurement, generally exceeding 32 meters or 100 toes in top. The American species is mostly used horticulturally, and hybrids have been produced between these two species. Liriodendron timber are simply acknowledged by their leaves, that are distinctive, having 4 lobes typically and a cross-cut notched or straight apex. Leaf measurement varies from 8–22 cm lengthy and 6–25 cm huge. Flowers are 3–10 cm in diameter and have three inexperienced outer sepals and 6 inside petals that are yellow-green with an orange flare on the base. They begin forming after round 15 years and are superficially just like a tulip in form, therefore the tree’s title. Flowers of L. tulipifera have a faint cucumber odor. The stamens and pistils are organized spirally round a central spike. The fruit is a 4cm to 9cm lengthy cone.  

MACADAMIA.

BOTANICAL NAME : Magnolia grandiflora, generally referred to as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the Magnolia household, Magnoliaceae. M. grandiflora is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia south to central Florida, and west to japanese Texas and Oklahoma. Some timber have been seen as far west
as New Mexico and California. Reaching 27.5 m (90 ft) in top, it’s a massive evergreen tree with massive darkish inexperienced leaves and huge white aromatic flowers that seem in spring & summer time in Northland. Magnolias are extensively cultivated around the globe, over 100 cultivars have been bred and marketed commercially. The timber is difficult and heavy, and has been used commercially to make furnishings, pallets, and veneer.

Magnolia X soulangeana: Frequent Title – Saucer Magnolia.

BOTANICAL NAME: Melia azedarach:  Frequent Names – White Cedar, Chinaberry Tree, Indian Bead Tree, Cape Lilac, Syringa Berrytree, Persian Lilac, and Indian Lilac. A a species of deciduous tree within the household, Meliaceae, it’s native to Indomalaya and Australasia. The genus Melia consists of 4 different species, occurring from southeast Asia to northern Australia. They’re all deciduous or semi-evergreen timber. The grownup tree has a rounded crown, and reaches top of seven–12 metres. The flowers are small and aromatic, with 5 pale purple or lilac petals, rising in clusters. The fruit is a drupe, marble-sized, mild yellow at maturity, hanging on the tree all winter, and steadily changing into wrinkled and virtually white. The leaves are as much as 50 cm lengthy, alternate, with leaflets that are darkish inexperienced above and lighter inexperienced beneath. M. azedarach makes an exquisite road tree, and is used as such in Whangarei. Images taken in Wallace Avenue, Regent and the CBD, Whangarei, Northland, NZ. Three pictures beneath present the fruit.

PICEA.

PODOCARPUS.

Prunus species: Fruiting or Flowering Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots and Almonds.

BOTANICAL NAME: Prunus . Frequent Title, Prunus; belonging to the Rose Household, Rosaceae, and covers flowering plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots and almonds. A genus of about 430 species, unfold all through the northern temperate areas of the globe. Many members of the genus are extensively cultivated for fruit and decoration. The fruit from this genus are generally known as the stone fruit. Members of the genus might be deciduous or evergreen. The leaves are easy, alternate, often lanceolate, unlobed. The flowers are often white to pink, generally pink, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. There are quite a few stamens. Flowers are borne singly, or in umbels of two to 6 or generally extra on racemes. The fruit is a fleshy drupe (a “prune”) with a single comparatively massive, hard-coated seed or stone. Images taken in Whangarei. Left is a flowering Cherry, P. campanulata, which is now an invasive species in Northland NZ.

QUERCUS.

BOTANICAL NAME : Quercus robor. The Frequent or English Oak. A
very hardy deciduous tree which grows in most elements of NZ, and is discovered over
most of Northland the place it was launched by early settlers from
Europe.
Under: Acorn, or seed of the Frequent Oak.
Pictured left is the massive oak tree on the nook of Manse Avenue and Gorrie Highway.

BOTANICAL NAME: Salix babylonica: Commo Title –  Babylon willow or weeping willow. A species of willow native to dry areas of northern China. It has been a preferred cultivated shade tree for a whole bunch of years, it was traded alongside the Silk Highway to southwest Asia and Europe, then being launched to Australasia by the early European settlers. S. babylonica is a medium- to massive deciduous tree, with weeping behavior, rising as much as 20–25 m (66–82 ft) tall. It’s a quickly rising tree, however has a brief lifespan, between 40 to 75 years. Leaves are alternate and spirally organized, lengthy and slender, 4-16 cm lengthy and 0.5-2 cm broad. They flip a golden-yellow in autumn, previous to leaf fall. The flowers are catkins, produced early within the spring; the female and male catkins seem on separate timber. Willow timber are used to cease erosion on river banks. Images taken in Russell Highway, Whangarei, Northland.

Salix calodendron & Salix reichardtii: Pussy Willow.

BOTANICAL NAME: Salix calodendron and Salix reichardtii: Frequent title – Pussy Willow. usually are not invasive weeds of any significance, nevertheless, these species are of  concern as a result of they will hybridise
with different species that will in any other case
not produce seeds, so they need to not
be planted close to different willows. Images taken within the Waiarohia Reserve.

BOTANICAL NAME: Schefflera actinophylla: Frequent Title – Umbrella Tree or Queensland Umbrella Tree. A tree within the household Araliaceae. It’s native to tropical rainforests in Australia’s Japanese Queensland and the Northern Territory in addition to New Guinea and Java. Frequent names  octopus tree and amate, though these usually are not utilized in New Zealand. Was Brassaea actinophylla. S. actinophylla is an evergreen tree rising to 15 m (49 ft) tall. It has massive compound medium inexperienced leaves in teams of seven palmed leaves. It’s often multi-trunked, and the flowers develop on the prime of the tree. It produces racemes as much as 2 m (6.5 ft) lengthy containing as much as 1,000 small uninteresting pink flowers. Flowering begins in early summer time and continues for a number of months. Images taken in Whangarei, Northland, NZ.

SCHINUS

BOTANICAL NAME: Schinus molle: Frequent Title – Peruvian Pepper Tree. A fast rising evergreen tree that grows to 15 meters (50 toes) tall and 5–10 meters (16–33 toes) huge. It’s the largest of all Schinus species and probably the longest lived. The higher branches of the tree are likely to droop. S.molle was a really popilar road tree in previous Auckland, and there have been some very wonderful specimens in Marine Parade, Herne Bay. There was a superstition that for those who swore beneath the tree, you’d have unhealthy luck. The Female and male flowers happen on separate crops (dioecious). Flowers are small, white and borne profusely in panicles on the ends of the drooping branches. The fruit are 5–7 mm diameter spherical drupes with woody seeds that flip from inexperienced to pink, pink or purplish, carried in dense clusters of a whole bunch of berries that may be current year-round. The tough grayish bark is twisted and drips sap. The bark, leaves and berries are fragrant when crushed. I’ve solely discovered one specimen in Whangarei (Pictured), rising in Kamo Highway.

SYNCARPIA

BOTANICAL NAME: Syncarpia glomulifera, widespread title,
turpentine tree, is a tree of the household Myrtaceae native to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, which might attain 80 ft. or 25 metres in top, though within the wild in Australia it has been identified to achieve 200ft. It typically grows on heavier soils. Crushed leaves
have a style and scent paying homage to turpentine. The cream flowers seem in spring and are fused into compound flower heads. Probably the best and most helpful tree of the east coast of Australia, it’s present in abundance in southern New South Wales. It grows very nicely in Whangarei and a big specimen might be seen within the nook property of Central and Second Avenues, the place these pictures had been taken.

Flower buds. of the Turpentine Tree.

New season’s foliage comes away when seed capsules open.

ULMUS.