Trees Impact
Suppliers of high-impact landscape trees.
The Trees Impact Group is recognised throughout Eastern Australia as the only truly specialised growers of large containerised domestic and civic trees, especially Australian native species.
Recent Posts
Root Barriers – Where to put them?
Tree professionals are charged with the task of ensuring that the trees installed into our urban landscapes have the resources they need to thrive and be safe for the long-term. But, they are also frequently asked to install root barriers so that the developing roots will not adversely impact on nearby engineered structures.... Keep reading
Estimating the Likely ‘Diameter at Breast Height’ of Mature Trees
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) is an important descriptor of tree size and bulk. When making decisions in a number of situations, it is important that we can estimate what the DBH might be when the tree has matured.... Keep reading
Estimating Soil Volume Needs of Trees in Urban Situations
Urban soils are generally disturbed, often compacted, and the soil chemistry is commonly less than ideal – so it is often not much use to trees. However, in urban situations the amount of soil trees can access is critical to their long-term success. If existing soils are not suitable (or not available), we need to provide some that are.... Keep reading
Watering newly-planted trees
When you invest in new trees, you don’t just want them to survive – you want them to thrive. Of course, new trees need water and most short-term problems are linked to inadequate, excessive, or inefficient watering.... Keep reading
Field Guide for Watering Newly-Planted Trees
The following table gives suggested water application rates, frequency, and duration based on the best information available. It’s important to remember that these and actual water needs will vary according to a range of site conditions and species. Please also remember these suggested rates are broad estimates only. Always carefully monitor the trees in your project(s), paying particular attention to drainage and leaf droop, and vary as needed.... Keep reading
