40 CityTREES
… I can't sell that story," Wolfe says. In addition, she
says that because Hobart has stunning views of hills and
water all around, residents do not want trees impeding
the view. See more of Johnson and Wolfe's talk here.
Connecting with Wolfe was one way that Gare has gained prac-
tical benefit from Treenet. "Ruby and I and my colleague Anastasia
met to talk about in-street planting, as in Hobart they cut holes
in asphalt and plant in structural soil right in the middle of the
street. Ruby worked closely with the civil engineering people
on this and shared what she learned with us. We'd like to do
a trial here in Brisbane using what we learned from Ruby."
Gare says that Treenet symposia "have been really helpful,
like the presentations from local councils in South Australia
where they've implemented new designs in collaboration
with the civil construction team; I've found those particu-
larly helpful and inspiring. We're always looking to cross the
great divide between the gray and the green."
Treenet recommends three main data
resources for urban tree trials in Australia:
• Treenet Urban Tree Trials Database
• Which Plant Where
• Botanic Gardens Conservation
International
Treenet Chair Lyndal Plant and Treenet
Director Tim Johnson contributed to a
publication with international relevance:
Climate Ready Species Trials: A Best
Practice Guide
Russell Tomlin and team have street tree hopes for the white
tamarind (Elattostachys xylocarpa), a tall tree (defined as
greater than 10 meters/33 feet in height) that is native to
the volcanic soils of dry rainforests of New South Wales
and Queensland in eastern Australia. Courtesy BCC
The glossy smooth-leaved quandong (Elaeocarpus
eumundi) comes from eastern Australia rainforests and
naturally maintains a tight, upright habit. New foliage
emerges bronze, then turns green. Courtesy BCC