Australian-pine – Invasive Species

This is a very interesting blog. I was not familiar with Australian Pine.

Thanks adding to my education.

Kwee, I must admit, I don't know much about trees or beautiful, colorful plants. It's always a good idea to research the tree and the plant prior to planting it as some may not be ideal for our yards. Australian Pine is one tree I would not want to have.

Kwee-

Pretty but deadly, thanks for the video about the characteristic of the Australian Pine and the harm that it causes when planted in the wrong areas. 

Kwee,

I was not familiar with Austrailian pine, until now.  Have a delightful Wednesday, Cheers, A

Kwee,

This is very informative and  important for prospective buyers to know when looking to buy or plant vegetation on their properties. The video and your educational post is very much appreciated. Thanks to you, I learned something new.

You are very resourceful and the best REALTOR I know in Venice, Florida.

i would never think of a tree as being invasive, interesting post

Like many others who have commented i was unaware of this species. You wrote well and your information was valuable.

I wish you your most successful year ever, to date.

     Like most invasive species, these trees were intentionally planted, because it seemed like a good idea at the time.  They are one of the worst nuisance trees in Florida.  Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection forbids the planting or cultivation of Australian Pines.

Kwee, I would not have thought this tree could grow in Florida!    I have a few pine trees, and the needles make such a mess when they fall!

Amazing the mistakes that have been made importing planbts and animals

Kwee - Bamboo is often used in my area as a privacy screen and it can be very invasive too.  A consultation with a professional landscaping service can be worthwhile as planting the wrong specimens is often a costly mistake.

Kwee: We plant these crazy trees and feel nothing will go wrong. We feel we can grow anything because we are not trained as we were years ago about nature. This Austrailian Pine is certainly a pain in the  neck.

I think it's great that you put these video's together.  Talk about interesting!  do you put them in other places besides Youtube?

Hi Kwee,

I do not like invasive plants and they seem to kill off the good trees too. I have had 5 of my  palm trees removed as they grow to big and get too close to patios and pools. Sometimes we do not realize this when purchasing the cute little tree or shrub at the nursery. Great post!

I will be the one contrarian and say that I think they look nice :)  However, invasive species that overtake everything else are not good!