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  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree or Ficus macrophylla Pers. ex Desf. subsp. macrophylla located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia..Central Queensland to southern New South Wales, in all rainforest types. Often planted as a shade tree in parks and large gardens. "The Childrens' Tree" - dedicated 11 Apr 1983 at the request of Children of the Green Earth by Mr. Doug Swan (Director General of Education) who proclaimed the pupils of Plunkett Street School as custodians of the tree...Central Queensland to southern New South Wales, in all rainforest types. It starts life as a seedling growing high on existing trees and slowly strangles them as its roots reach the ground. Often planted as a shade tree in parks and large gardens. The roots spread widely and will damage pipes, paths etc. Fibres from the wood were used by Aborigines for nets.
    Trees-Sydney-Botanical-Gardens-01.jpg
  • Dracaena draco is a native to the Canary Islands, and can live for up to 600 years in the wild. This tree is over 100 years old. The common name of 'Dragon's Blood Tree' comes from the bright red resin the tree produces. One of the many uses for the resin was the production of a varnish used by violin makers...Dracaena draco fell over in may 2008. the tree will not be lifted back to its former upright position, as the trunk is damaged near the base, and further movement may cause it to snap off. The tree has been fenced off to help protect the branches from damage and reduce soil compaction around the roots...Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia
    Trees-Sydney-Botanical-Gardens-04.jpg
  • Dracaena draco is a native to the Canary Islands, and can live for up to 600 years in the wild. This tree is over 100 years old. The common name of 'Dragon's Blood Tree' comes from the bright red resin the tree produces. One of the many uses for the resin was the production of a varnish used by violin makers...Dracaena draco fell over in may 2008. the tree will not be lifted back to its former upright position, as the trunk is damaged near the base, and further movement may cause it to snap off. The tree has been fenced off to help protect the branches from damage and reduce soil compaction around the roots...Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia
    Trees-Sydney-Botanical-Gardens-03.jpg
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree or Ficus macrophylla Pers. ex Desf. subsp. macrophylla located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia..Central Queensland to southern New South Wales, in all rainforest types. Often planted as a shade tree in parks and large gardens. "The Childrens' Tree" - dedicated 11 Apr 1983 at the request of Children of the Green Earth by Mr. Doug Swan (Director General of Education) who proclaimed the pupils of Plunkett Street School as custodians of the tree...Central Queensland to southern New South Wales, in all rainforest types. It starts life as a seedling growing high on existing trees and slowly strangles them as its roots reach the ground. Often planted as a shade tree in parks and large gardens. The roots spread widely and will damage pipes, paths etc. Fibres from the wood were used by Aborigines for nets.
    Trees-Sydney-Botanical-Gardens-02.jpg
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