"justin burns" wrote in message
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in melbourne and have hard clay type soil

"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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"justin burns" wrote in message
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Im after some ideas for a tree for my yard looking for a tree thats fast
growing and the roots wont cause any problems to house something around
10m high
by 6plus wide it will be about 10m from house and will get full
afternoon sun.
thanks Justin


Where are you and what sort of soil do you have?

David



I have clay soil also and have had success with the rough barked apple,
Angophora floribunda. It's a gum tree that grows quickly (tubestock to 6m
in 4 years) to about 8-25m, the upper limit would only be reached in ideal
conditions. It likes clay and is frost and drought hardy. I cannot speak
for the roots issue as I don't care as I don't plant trees anywhere near the
house. If you google for the scientific name you will get more info and
pictures. If you want something smaller try some of the larger long-lived
acacias such as A. melanoxylon (Tasmanian blackwood).

You can get good information in NSW from the Forestry who also have
nurseries, I presume Vic has similar.

David