"There are countless horrible things happening all over the world and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible." -Auberon Waugh
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
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.
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.
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.
Another example of the problem:
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Don't worry, Paco. If you ever come for a visit, we'll assign MPF officer Rockatansky as your personal bodyguard.
ReplyDeleteOk, Bruce, I'm making a list: 1) Stay out from under red gum trees.
ReplyDeleteGregory: That gives me considerable peace of mind.
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.
ReplyDelete3) Never use your brakes on a corner.
Me, what if there is a snake on a corner?
Dad, shutup smartarse.
Hmmm. Quite the dilemma.
ReplyDeleteMick, I recall getting the same answer from my dad, but for a question I've long ago forgotten.
ReplyDeleteI 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?
ReplyDeleteThere 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.
ReplyDeleteThe 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
AZ has Palo Verde, a very soft, green wood.
ReplyDeleteThe branches break easily when they get too big.
Seems very similar.
Of course they're not poisonous, as I assume the Aussies one are.