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Melbourne is home to many trees, and this is one of the many factors that contribute to Melbourne being one of the best and move pleasurable cities to live in that the world has to offer. All of the greenery these trees have to offer is one of the major contributors for Melbourne’s excellent reputation as an excellent city to live in and be a part of.
Some of the common trees in Melbourne that have helped make the city such a wonderful place to live are the following:
- Eucalyptus: These are trees that have been dominating the tree flora native to Australia for many years. They have often been called “gum trees” because there is a substance that exudes from every break that occurs in the bark that can be said to resemble the appearance of gum. These trees are extremely useful because they have a lot of benefits. For example, they serve as a natural insecticide and they are considerably fast growing sources of wood in comparison to other tree species. Furthermore, the oil it produces can be used by us humans for cleaning purposes. This eucalyptus oil can also be used as an aromatherapy to help with joint pains that a person may be experiencing. However, there are some drawbacks to these trees, too. They use a lot of water and they also release compounds that are intended to prevent other species from growing nearby the eucalyptus population, and these compounds are very effective in doing so. Most eucalyptus trees are evergreen, although there are some tropical species that tend to lose their leaves as the dry season comes to an end. Furthermore, these trees can vary in size from small to very tall, making them a very varied and versatile species of tree.
- Platanus: The platanus tree is another species of tree that is very common in Melbourne that one might find on the roadside. Platanus refers to a genus of trees that comprises of a small number of species of trees that are native in the globe’s Northern Hemisphere. All species of platanus tend to be very tall trees, as they can reach 30-50 metres. All species of platanus trees are deciduous, save for a singular species of the genus called P. kerrii. When it comes to cultivation, most species of the platanus genus tend to prove to be tolerant to drought if need be, which means they are not too intensive in their need for water. Primarily, the main use of these trees tends to be ornamental. They are often found in urban areas and on the rides of many roads, such as the roads of Melbourne, due to their aesthetic appeal.
- Elm: Belonging to the genus Ulmus, elms are both semi-deciduous and deciduous. These trees have spread over time and are now thriving over the majority of the Northern Hemisphere. They are an essential component of many kinds of natural forest across the globe, and they have been used primarily for ornamental purposes. Their aesthetic appeal has been showed off in many places, including streets, gardens, and parks in many locations worldwide, including right here in Melbourne. Some individuals from this species are capable of reaching great age and size if they are given the opportunity to do so. Many of these trees have had their lives claimed in an untimely manner due to Dutch elm disease, but fortunately, Australia remains unaffected by this factor due to our isolation geographically and successful efforts to enforce all quarantine measures. Although the main purpose of the elm tree is purely ornamental and aesthetic, it has also been known to have medicinal uses. Furthermore, the wood of elm is also widely used for a variety of purposes.
- Corymbia: The Corymbia is an extremely tall tree, which can grow around 35 metres in height and sometimes even taller. It is native to the tropical and temperate climate one can find in North Eastern Australia. The tree has also been given several nicknames, including the lemon aucalyptus, the blue spotted gum, and the lemon-scented gum. In appearance, the tree has a slightly mottled, uniform, pale or smooth bark. In color, it can range from white to a copper color, and its narrow-leaved crown gives off a strong lemon smell. The smooth bark that covers the entire tree from the ground and all the way up is often prone to shedding off thin and curling flakes from its surface and being powdery to the touch. As far as uses go, it is not only an ornamental tree but also can be made into an essential oil that consists primarily of citronella. While the tree can be extremely beautiful, as it is in the avenue they line at Kings Park in Perth, they also can have their downsides. For example, those same trees in Kings Park have spread to become a weed there as well.
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