Dear all,
the weediness of this tree species is now recognised in the
ACT. It is listed in the 2011 pamphlet produced by our Parks and
Conservation Service and the Aust Native Plant Soc. Landcare
weeders regularly remove them from CNP and Namadgi NP, as well
as from their own gardens,
Isobel.
On 26/3/18 at 8:48 AM, (Geoffrey Dabb) wrote:
>They often come up in gardens, as they are spread by birds, and are among
>the exotics periodically removed from Canberra parks. There is a specimen
>by the ancient shed Jerra Wetlands, on walk to the billabong section (which
>is, in turn, near the Molonglo Group's 'Wetlands Foreshore').
>
>
>From: Robin Hide Sent: Monday,
>26 March 2018 8:31 AM
>To: Denise Kay; Canberra Birds
>Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Donald Street trees
>
>
>
>Celtis australis- (Donaldson St, Braddon).
>
>http://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/weeds_european-n
>ettle-tree
>
>
>
>"The fruit of this tree is sweet and edible, and can be eaten raw or cooked
>(WIKI 2009). No, spines, burrs, thorns (Agnote 2009). Unlikely to have a
>major effect on threatened fauna species. Except were species are dependant
>on a particular habitat which is replaced, but no reports of this. Minor
>effects."
>
>
>
>
>
>Robin Hide
>
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Denise Kay Sent: Monday,
>26 March 2018 7:33 AM
>To: Canberra Birds
>Subject: [canberrabirds] Donald Street trees
>
>
>
>Does anyone know what the tree is on Donaldson Street in Ainslie ?
>
>
>
>WE have had quite a few calls about Flying Foxes eating the fruit .
>
>
>
>A few have died on the street but I am not sure if it is the fruit or the
>Large electricity transformer opposite Ainslie Primary School .
>
>
>
>thanks
>
>Denise
>
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