Story Title: Tropical Trees
Episode: Eight
TX Date: 14th May 2011
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Guest: Darryl South

Trevor travels to a tropical paradise in Darwin on a mission to find the best Tropical Trees out to plant this season.

Tips and Facts

• A healthy 10.5 metre tree can produce about 118kg of oxygen a year.
• A single tree producing approximately 260 pounds of oxygen per year can supply enough oxygen annually to support a family of four.
• Plants and trees are like living, breathing air filters. They detoxify the air by absorbing many substances that can be harmful to humans, like excess carbon dioxide and dust particles.
• Green surroundings reduce mental tiredness while enhancing concentration and attention, leading to an improved ability to cope and make positive decisions.

Featured Plants

• Cassia Fistula - Golden Shower Tree
• Yellow Jacaranda or Golden Poinciana
• Brachychiton – Flame Tree
• Caesalpinea Ferrea – Leopard Tree
• Hong Kong Orchid Tree
• Poinciana or Flamboyant Tree
• Red Cottonwood Hibiscus

Contact
Darwin Plant Wholesalers
13 Alphatonia Road
Lambells Lagoon
Northern Territory, 0821
Ph: 08 8988 1888
Email: Sales@darwinplants.com.au
www.darwinplants.com.au