Hi, This tree is in the National Botanic Gardens here in canberra.
The Gardens now have a dedicated new area with lots of various types exhibited.
Grant
A Cracking Good Banksia serrata
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I have noticed huge cracks appearing in one of the street trees here, wonder if it's a La Nina effect?
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No it’s just growth causing the bark to split. It does no damage to the tree and is standard for serrata to do this. Just impressive was all
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Ok, thanks for that. Yes the serrata is impressive!Grant Bowie wrote: ↑February 27th, 2023, 9:59 pm No it’s just growth causing the bark to split. It does no damage to the tree and is standard for serrata to do this. Just impressive was all
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