African Tulip Tree

[gartenfeeMember]

Hellooooo,

I am hoping that some one here knows about the african tulip trees.

we have one growing, it`s a very healthy specimen, it`s approx. 3m

high, single trunk.

can we cut the tip out to incourage branches?

thank you

[AndreKeymaster]

High gartenfee

have you checked google? I’ve had a brief search, but all I can find is warnings that in a lot of areas, this tree is a noxious weed.

Better check with your council to see if it is a declared noxious weed in your area before you start getting too fond of it.

There are also suggestions for alternative trees …

sorry

:whistle:

[LeeAndJMember]

Hi Gartenfee,

As Andre said, the African Tulip is a declared weed in some states. Also, it attracts and kills the native stingless bees. More information here:

http://brisbanelocalfood.ning.com/forum/topics/african-tulip-tree

Cheers,

Lee.

[gartenfeeMember]

Thanks Guys,

i will make sure to check with our council,

however, here in NSW where we are they grow as street

trees,flower for ever and look great.

[GirlFridayMember]

Please, please consider lopping it. It has toxic pollen which kills native bees.

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