Tree Identification

arthur · Veteran Member

Tree Identification

KFT · Guru

looks like it might be a wattle tree to me but then I am never really sure about things like this

frank

jandas fun · Guru

Guessing as the golden wattle , Aust. national tree ???

Johnw

dING · Senior Member

YUp looky liked

GaryKelly · Guru

Wattle was the first thing I thought of.

TAJ · Senior Member

i dont think wattles flower till august or sept

suenray

Jenzarl · Senior Member

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It is not a cootamundra wattle Could be in the acacia family

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Could be either of these but I don't think so. I know I have seen these on the sunshine Coast but an't remember their name Jen

KFT · Guru

goodness it is only march

wattle I do?

put it down to "climate change". everyone else would

frank

Oma · Guru

Acacia Fistula I am reasonably sure as had one on the farm.

johnq · Guru

Oma wrote:
Acacia Fistula I am reasonably sure as had one on the farm.

Golden Shower

I had one but the bright yellow flowers were on long stalks that drooped. Beautiful small tree. Also had long brown seed pods 400mm long by 20-30mm diameter.

However the flowers in the OP seem pyramidal, erect. Like a Yellow Flame Tree or Yellow Poinciana. See here,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flower,_buds,_leaves,_fruit_I_IMG_1594.jpg

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Thank you for the close up of the flowers, now we can see they certainly are not any wattles.

Esperian · Senior Member

arthur wrote:
Can someone tell me what kind of tree this is please?

If I'm not doing mistake here, it's a Moringa tree, known also as a Horseradish Tree, because its roots are used as a substitute for horseradish. They have identical taste and aroma. Considered to be a weed, and environmental nuisance in some areas of Australia, it is actually extremely useful tree, with its leaves used as a legume, or substitute for veges where they are hard to get by the poor. This tree's leaves fried with eggs taste heavenly. Moringa's leaf and whole tree, together with bark and roots is used for multitude of healing and other useful purposes, amongst them, seeds are often being used as an extremely effective, and save for health at the same time, water cleaning agent. It possess very high protein and multivitamin contents. Known also as a poor mother's chemist shop, in some African, and other third world countries, etc.

-- Edited by Esperian on Friday 28th of March 2014 11:08:09 PM

Kaid · Guru

I thought it looked like a racecourse tree.
They grow really quickly and have the same kind of flower

Jenzarl · Senior Member

Arthur I am not sure that the photos that I put up are the same as you tree. Do you have a close up of the flower

Travel Bug · Guru

Arthur, I think that it could be a tree that is often (incorrectly) called a yellow jacaranda.

The botanical name is Schizolobium parahybum.
(I only added this in case you want to Google the image and see whether it's the right one).

They are Brazilian in origin but grow well in Australia.

With all of the replies, you have plenty of choices biggrin

In which area did you take the photograph?

-- Edited by Travel Bug on Saturday 29th of March 2014 12:10:55 AM

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-- Edited by Travel Bug on Saturday 29th of March 2014 12:34:33 AM

johnq · Guru

Jenzarl wrote:
Arthur I am not sure that the photos that I put up are the same as you tree. Do you have a close up of the flower

When we get a better photo we will probably find it is a young Leopard Tree. biggrin biggrin

Kooroorinya Kelpie · Senior Member

Definitely a Leopard Tree.

arthur · Veteran Member

Its location is in the coastal area approx 30k south of Forster NSW. Next week I will get a close up pic. Thanks for all the replies so far, it's interesting.

Jenzarl · Senior Member

Went back and had another look the photo. It is not a young leopard, the trunk is the wrong colour and the wrong texture.

I have a young Leopard in my yard.

I know I have seen it around the sunshine coast somewhere.

spida · Guru

maybe a Cascia. But golden Jacaranda sounds food also'

Cupie · Guru

I would have said Cassia but would need a closer look at the flowers & leaves.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=cassia+tree+australia&rlz=1C1GGGE_enAU488AU570&espv=210&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&imgil=BNe6ZrMe6bblGM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcR5zLKFefMNyK_urhXFzCdRQSa0ZPLAD2PLuajmK

Hope the link works ..

If not just goggle Cassia Australia

edit ... The link worked for me.

-- Edited by Cupie on Saturday 29th of March 2014 11:37:54 PM

Got interested in the Moringa tree ... Sounds like one I should have in the back yard .. I picked this off an Ebay add ... only $14 a tree. (The photos that I saw all had creamy not yellow flowers .. but haven't read any botanical stuff yet)

"Moringa oleifera also known as the miracle tree, Sajna, horseradish tree and drumstick tree (referring to the large drumstick shaped pods) is a unique edible tree that is grown throughout many parts of the world. Native to India, it is widely cultivated in Africa, South America, Malaysia and the Philippines. All parts of the tree can be used in cooking and around the house. The highly nutritious pods, leaves and flowers regarded as super-foods.

The immature green pods are the most valued and widely used parts of the tree. They are extremely nutritious, containing all the essential amino acids along with many vitamins and other nutrients. The immature pod can be eaten raw or prepared like green peas or green beans. The mature pods are usually fried and have a delicious nutty flavor. The mature pods can yield 30 to 40% w/v oil that has many uses.

The leaves are used as greens in salads, curries and for seasoning. The flowers, which are usually cooked, are generally eaten mixed with other foods or fried in batter. They and are rich source of potassium and calcium.

The tree responds well to pruning and can be kept to 2 to 3m height with regular harvesting and trimming. They are best planted in a sunny sheltered position in fertile soil that is well drained. They also grow well in large pots in a sunny/ semi-shade position. Thriving in subtropical, tropical and warm temperate climates they are drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts once established.

Naturally developing into a slender, semi-deciduous tree that can reach 8 to 10m tall it makes an ideal shade tree for the backyard.

They is plenty of information on the web about this amazing tree species... take a look and you soon will appreciate its value."

-- Edited by Cupie on Saturday 29th of March 2014 11:48:44 PM

diggerop · Senior Member

white cedar ???

Kooroorinya Kelpie · Senior Member

Definitely a Leopard tree x2.

Sheba · Guru

If you use the "Image " button and Google the Moringa Tree, you'll get Pics. and Information. It is a very usefull tree apparently, but I seem to remember it can also be dangerous to use for some people. [Medically, that is.] Check it out for yourself.

I am waiting to see the Close-ups of the tree in question.

Cheers,

Sheba.

-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 30th of March 2014 09:11:39 PM

arthur · Veteran Member

I have been told by someone nearby it is a white cedar. But the white cedars' flowers are lilac. Also the flowers are dropping on the ground now, and going to seed on the tree.

03_troopy · Guru

Yes, that's what I was told too, if it's the same tree with the yellow sticky seeds/berries. I was thinking white maple, but now you say it, it was white cedar that i was told.

Travel Bug · Guru

Hi Arthur,

I have attached a couple of pics of my guess (Schizolobium Parahybum...aka Yellow Jacaranda) for you to look at.

Cheers. smile

Kooroorinya Kelpie · Senior Member

Thanks for the additional photos Arthur. Photo *3 shows the distinctive bark colouration which gives the tree its name. Bark alone is often misleading due to great variation in some species. A bit like trying to ID snakes by colour alone. Probably the most reliable method of identifying trees for the average person is leaf shape and size, leaf texture ( shiny, hairy, waxy, etc.) Leaf configuration on the central stalk, i.e. alternate or opposite. These characteristics vary only minutely within a single species but form (shape and size )can vary markedly. Anyway you don't need to know the name of a tree to admire its beauty just a few minutes to look and admire natures gifts. Cheers.

johnq · Guru

We had a White Cedar that I removed because of an abundance of itchy caterpillars. Mauve flowers and usually evidence at the base of the truck of procession caterpillars (White Cedar Moth).

I think it arthur's subject is a Rosewood, Pterocarpus indicus, in dry ground (drooping leaves).

Faye Pini · Member

Yellow poinciana peltophorum - see images at - tinyurl.com/k4ew3lc