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

 

Leopard Tree - Caesalpinea ferrea
Medium		Deciduous, vase-shaped tree with smooth bark spotted white and grey.  Has rounded crown of fine, feathery foliage.  In mid-summer, clusters of bright yellow flowers appear above the leaves.
Brush Cherry - Syzygium australe
Medium		Evergreen tree with glossy leaves, coopery when young. In summer has fluffy, white flowers, followed by fragrant rose-purple fruits.
Bush Christmas - Syzygium australe
Medium		Very dense shrub, ideal for hedges with consistent pruning is covered with a flush of orange new growth

Symbols Key

	Prefers Sun		Prefers Partial Sun		Tolerates Full Shade
	Prefers Well Drained Soil		Prefers Moist Soil		Prefers Wet Soil
	Half Hardy: 0o min		Frost Hardy: -5o min		Fully Hardy: -15o min
pH	Needs Acid Soil

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