Street trees
- Subject: Street trees
- From: L* R*
- Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 19:26:07 +0930
I would really appreciate the thoughts of listers on this topic. Our council
is thinking of replacing the Hakea laurinas in our street, as they
fall over at the drop of a hat. (Plus they are ugly, have prickly foliage and
undistinguished flowers - however this is just my opinion) The alternatives
they have offered us are Callistemon viminalis, Hymenosporum flavum or
Gleditsia 'Shademaster' none of which is particularly exciting. They are \
also open to suggestion. The street runs north/south, and is a narrow
cul-de-sac. The street trees get minimal water. Their letter includes the
information: 'The Council has selected small narrow growing trees in
light of the amount of traffic both pedestrian and vehicular and the existing
road and footpath width.' Any ideas?
Liz
