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I spent yesterday removing one of these from my new yard.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bou…
This is my favorite part;
“ Because of the aggressive growth of hardened thorns and prolific branches, this plant is ideal as a natural barrier for security applications.”
Tell me something I don’t know. I am head to foot cuts, scratches, gouges, and piercings (not the fashionable kind).
Here’s a picture;
The particular plant in my yard was 3m (9.8') tall x 2m (6.5') circumference.
- do you have some feral camels and dingoes back there as well? ouch._salisae_
- Not quite. But lots of birds, which I am very happy about.MrOneHundred
- that sucks about the marks. but it's nice to clean it all out.Jaline
- I am about 1/5 of the way through, but this one was the worst by far. Glad it’s gone.MrOneHundred
- Don't suppose you could torch it down?ismith
- Not in this city. That was my first thought.MrOneHundred
- Brisbane's almost tropical innit? I bet the birds love the bougainvillea tho...Greedo
- Just outside of tropical. The birds do love it, but I am replanting with natives, putting up feeders, etc.MrOneHundred
- That looks like a stick insect.slappy