Tuesday, March 19, 2024

What Australia's motto should be

Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.

9 comments:

bruce said...

Another example of the problem:
https://dn.com.au/Arboriculture_Urban_Trees_gallery/pages/Eucalyptus-camaldulensis-river-red-gum-sudden-branch-failure-risk-safety.html

Gregoryno6 said...

Don't worry, Paco. If you ever come for a visit, we'll assign MPF officer Rockatansky as your personal bodyguard.

Paco said...

Ok, Bruce, I'm making a list: 1) Stay out from under red gum trees.

Gregory: That gives me considerable peace of mind.

Mick said...

Paco, rule number 2) Provided by my father, always skid on a snake so it doesn't wrap itself around the axle and bite you as you get out.
3) Never use your brakes on a corner.
Me, what if there is a snake on a corner?
Dad, shutup smartarse.

Paco said...

Hmmm. Quite the dilemma.

Gregoryno6 said...

Mick, I recall getting the same answer from my dad, but for a question I've long ago forgotten.

RebeccaH said...

I used to be acquainted online with a lady woodcarver from Australia who loved red gum for carving figures. I guess because it's a "soft" wood?

bruce said...

There are many Red Gums Rebecca. This one is specifically 'River Red Gum' - seems to only grow where there's lots of water, and maybe prone to snap because full of water. Also mostly in Australia's south or deep west I think.

The red gums in my area are called Angophera and I've not heard of any danger from them: I sit under them all the time in the bush as they're quite attractive. Also Angophera seem to grow on or near rocks. Some arborist may say they're 'technically not a red gum...' whatever.

https://www.evergreentrees.com.au/blogs/plant-care-tips/sydney-red-gum-the-perfect-native-shade-tree

Veeshir said...

AZ has Palo Verde, a very soft, green wood.
The branches break easily when they get too big.
Seems very similar.
Of course they're not poisonous, as I assume the Aussies one are.