Small Trees



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

 
Tricolour/Colourama - Dracaena marginata


A decorative, evergreen grown for it's colourful, sword shaped foliage of green and cream, marked with vibrant, red toning.  Thrives in moist, well drained soil.  Can tolerate dryness.

min 10o

Frangipani - Plumeria obtusa


Deciduous with spreading branches and a rounded dome.  Leaves are oval and pointed, produces tubular fragrant flowers, pure white with orange-yellow centers in summer autumn.

min 8o

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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