About

Wilgatree is the work of Rhett Blanch. When not stuck in traffic on Victoria Road in Sydney - Rhett likes travelling overseas, taking photos, driving close to thunderstorms and building websites; he provides technical support for his extended family and seems to hang out a lot at the International Airport waiting to pick people up.

Rhett grew up in the Tamworth (which doesn’t necessarily mean that he likes country music) so sometimes you can smell the gum leaves.

What’s a Wilga Tree?

Scientific Name: Geijera parviflora
Family: Rutaceae

A small to medium tree (6-12m) from inland areas of all mainland states of Australia. It has a pendulous foliage and it also called the Australian Willow. The foliage sweeps to the ground, although sheep and cattle can graze on its lower foliage giving the tree an ornamental look.

Some types are loved by stock as fodder, but others are left alone, the reason for this is the subject of some conjecture and varies by time of year and location.

The Wilga is one of the best shade trees in inland Australia. It is also extremely hardy and can withstand extreme drought much better than most other tree species.