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Large Trees |
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A tree is a large, woody, long lived and shedding organism. Trees
produce food from sunlight hitting their leaves (photosynthesis). This food is
then transported through the branches and the roots where it is burned up in the
same way we use food (respiration).
Underneath the ground a tree has large woody roots which spread out. These roots are merely underground branches. At the end of these roots are small absorbing (non woody) roots. These absorbing roots, often little more than fine hairs, take up water and nutrients.
Size Category (Based on plant heights)
| Large | over 15 m |
| Medium | 10 - 15 m |
| Small | up to 10 m |
| Silky Oak - Grevillea robusta | |||
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Fast growing attractive tall evergreen Australian native tree with showy flowers. Fern like foliage which is silky underneath. Tall pyramid shaped tree with grey-brown bark. Large golden yellow 'tooth brush' blooms.
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Symbols Key
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Prefers Sun |
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Prefers Partial Sun |
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Tolerates Full Shade |
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Prefers Well Drained Soil |
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Prefers Moist Soil |
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Prefers Wet Soil |
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Half Hardy: 0o min |
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Frost Hardy: -5o min |
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Fully Hardy: -15o min |
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pH |
Needs Acid Soil |
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