Thematic Trees

**noelcmn** · 01-06-2020, 06:47 AM

They are indeed Eucalyptus, and introduced, rather unfortunately, given that South Africa is a water-scarce country, these should really be removed as they consume too much water. Except they are scattered throughout the country. There is currently a policy to remove all foreign trees, maybe they will eventually get to these. Jacaranda for example cannot be planted or grown anymore, and the ones that exist are to be left to die (eventually). Probably the same policy exists in regard to Eucalypts.

**Robin** · 01-06-2020, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by noelcmn

They are indeed Eucalyptus, and introduced, rather unfortunately, given that South Africa is a water-scarce country, these should really be removed as they consume too much water. Except they are scattered throughout the country. There is currently a policy to remove all foreign trees, maybe they will eventually get to these. Jacaranda for example cannot be planted or grown anymore, and the ones that exist are to be left to die (eventually). Probably the same policy exists in regard to Eucalypts.

Eucalyptus is a major commercial forest species in South Africa, and you are right that the planting thereof is strictly controlled. No area may be planted to euc species without a Water Use License, from the Department of Water and Sanitation. The same laws apply to pine and wattle trees, as these can also spread fairly quickly if not controlled.

**Robin** · 01-06-2020, 08:34 AM

Sunrise Acacias at Umgeni Valley

**beachgardener** · 01-06-2020, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by noelcmn

They are indeed Eucalyptus, and introduced, rather unfortunately, given that South Africa is a water-scarce country, these should really be removed as they consume too much water. Except they are scattered throughout the country. There is currently a policy to remove all foreign trees, maybe they will eventually get to these. Jacaranda for example cannot be planted or grown anymore, and the ones that exist are to be left to die (eventually). Probably the same policy exists in regard to Eucalypts.

Originally posted by Robin

Eucalyptus is a major commercial forest species in South Africa, and you are right that the planting thereof is strictly controlled. No area may be planted to euc species without a Water Use License, from the Department of Water and Sanitation. The same laws apply to pine and wattle trees, as these can also spread fairly quickly if not controlled.

Thank you both, I was certain that they were introduced, but needed confirmation. We have many introduced species here as well.

fill23ca · 01-06-2020, 05:35 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax-DA 18-135mm

womble · 01-07-2020, 01:53 PM - **1 Like**

Ondu pinhole, Ilford Pan F.

A tree in Lamer Wood par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

**paulh** · 01-07-2020, 03:32 PM

Arjay Bee · 01-09-2020, 03:45 AM

Salmon gums on a highway in western Australian wheatfields district - another Eucalyptus variety

A 'Blue Gum' in a paddock near the road side.

K3 & DA 16-85

womble · 01-09-2020, 01:17 PM - **1 Like**

The Lime Avenue at Lamer Park. Ondu pinhole camera and Ilford Pan F Plus film. I forgot my timer and so I was counting 1001... 1002... 1003...

The Lime Avenue par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

**noelcmn** · 01-09-2020, 01:57 PM

womble · 01-09-2020, 03:56 PM - **1 Like**

LX Berlin trees (1) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

**beachgardener** · 01-09-2020, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Salmon gums on a highway in western Australian wheatfields district - another Eucalyptus variety

A 'Blue Gum' in a paddock near the road side.

K3 & DA 16-85

What is the story of that blue gum?

Arjay Bee · 01-09-2020, 05:29 PM

"What is the story of that blue gum?"
I don't know. The tree was dead. There were a few dead trunks painted in that way in the same color and to the same height. They were about 30 kms apart.
An art project in progress perhaps.

**beachgardener** · 01-09-2020, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

An art project in progress perhaps.

sounds like it.

**BigDave** · 01-09-2020, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

I don't know. The tree was dead.

Here in the states, if dead, we just put a red X on them and call it quits! Very ambitious of you Ausies!

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01-09-2020, 03:45 AM	#3848
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Salmon gums on a highway in western Australian wheatfields district - another Eucalyptus variety A 'Blue Gum' in a paddock near the road side. K3 & DA 16-85 Last edited by Arjay Bee; 01-09-2020 at 03:51 AM.

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01-06-2020, 06:47 AM	#3841
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,175	They are indeed Eucalyptus, and introduced, rather unfortunately, given that South Africa is a water-scarce country, these should really be removed as they consume too much water. Except they are scattered throughout the country. There is currently a policy to remove all foreign trees, maybe they will eventually get to these. Jacaranda for example cannot be planted or grown anymore, and the ones that exist are to be left to die (eventually). Probably the same policy exists in regard to Eucalypts.

01-06-2020, 07:24 AM	#3842
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 432	Originally posted by noelcmn They are indeed Eucalyptus, and introduced, rather unfortunately, given that South Africa is a water-scarce country, these should really be removed as they consume too much water. Except they are scattered throughout the country. There is currently a policy to remove all foreign trees, maybe they will eventually get to these. Jacaranda for example cannot be planted or grown anymore, and the ones that exist are to be left to die (eventually). Probably the same policy exists in regard to Eucalypts. Eucalyptus is a major commercial forest species in South Africa, and you are right that the planting thereof is strictly controlled. No area may be planted to euc species without a Water Use License, from the Department of Water and Sanitation. The same laws apply to pine and wattle trees, as these can also spread fairly quickly if not controlled.

01-06-2020, 08:34 AM	#3843
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 432	Sunrise Acacias at Umgeni Valley

01-06-2020, 01:31 PM	#3844
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by noelcmn They are indeed Eucalyptus, and introduced, rather unfortunately, given that South Africa is a water-scarce country, these should really be removed as they consume too much water. Except they are scattered throughout the country. There is currently a policy to remove all foreign trees, maybe they will eventually get to these. Jacaranda for example cannot be planted or grown anymore, and the ones that exist are to be left to die (eventually). Probably the same policy exists in regard to Eucalypts. Originally posted by Robin Eucalyptus is a major commercial forest species in South Africa, and you are right that the planting thereof is strictly controlled. No area may be planted to euc species without a Water Use License, from the Department of Water and Sanitation. The same laws apply to pine and wattle trees, as these can also spread fairly quickly if not controlled. Thank you both, I was certain that they were introduced, but needed confirmation. We have many introduced species here as well.

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01-09-2020, 01:17 PM - 1 Like	#3849
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	The Lime Avenue at Lamer Park. Ondu pinhole camera and Ilford Pan F Plus film. I forgot my timer and so I was counting 1001... 1002... 1003... The Lime Avenue par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

01-09-2020, 01:57 PM	#3850
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womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	LX Berlin trees (1) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

01-09-2020, 05:17 PM	#3852
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Salmon gums on a highway in western Australian wheatfields district - another Eucalyptus variety A 'Blue Gum' in a paddock near the road side. K3 & DA 16-85 What is the story of that blue gum?

01-09-2020, 05:29 PM	#3853
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	"What is the story of that blue gum?" I don't know. The tree was dead. There were a few dead trunks painted in that way in the same color and to the same height. They were about 30 kms apart. An art project in progress perhaps.

01-09-2020, 07:20 PM	#3854
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Arjay Bee An art project in progress perhaps. sounds like it.

01-09-2020, 08:00 PM	#3855
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by Arjay Bee I don't know. The tree was dead. Here in the states, if dead, we just put a red X on them and call it quits! Very ambitious of you Ausies!