Cian Amor's Street Tree Project
- Out of all of the specimens I used for my street tree project, the only viable plant foliage that I would use to wipe would be the "Pittosporum eugenioides". The foliage on this is soft, and actually has a surface area that would keep me clean during the wiping process. The only other plant that didn't have leaves too small was the "Quercus agrifolia" but those leaves are serrated and are sharp. So there ya go...
- Street trees are great and can add aesthetic value to an area if they are properly maintained. However, many homeowners these days hardly know the species of trees in their yard and frequently neglect the needs of their trees. I think that the street trees in my neighborhood are pretty good, I give people tips on how to care for their plants so that they look nice. Some benefits to street trees include aesthetic value, biodiversity, and they provide a nice shade during hot days.
- The disadvantages of planting non-native species in an area are totally dependent on the species. Non-native is not synonymous to "invasive" but non-native species can be invasive. In the case that a non-native is also invasive, then it is no bueno thing. Another disadvantage to planting some non-native plant is that it can take away from the sense of place or "genius loci" as local species contribute to that native-home kind of vibe. An advantage to planting to non-native species is that one can increase biodiversity in an area. Introducing new plants can bring some pizzazz, kapop, and shaboom into an area if properly maintained and I am a huge advocate for planting non-native species in an area if needed.
Plant List:
"Pittosporum eugenioides"
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/42725903
"Pinus pinea"
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/42725767
"Eucalyptus globulus"
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/42725450
"Quercus agrifolia"
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/42725584
"Hesperocyparis macrocarpa" aka "Cupressus macrocarpa"
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/42726178
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