Bucida molinetti Or Indian Almond & Ketapang family tree

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1. Previously, I used a smartphone app that says ... take a snapshot of a leaf;  and leave it to the program to identify the tree.

2. This application gave a totally wrong tree! Deleted the app... yet need to subscribe it monthly or yearly! LOL!

3. Finally, today, asked a client who owns Eco Scape https://www.eastec.com.sg : What is the actual name of this “umbrella” tree...
Combretaceae (Bucida molinetti = Italian name of this tree)

4. Also commonly known as Indian Almond and Ketapang family tree.

5. For me, I shall still call these trees simply as umbrella trees.. LOL

6. Light green version.. these trees are four years old:-

7. Dark green version.. these trees are much more older or mature tree than above...light coloured ones.. 

8. These Dark green trees are at least 8 years old:-

9. However, during dry Seasons, expect lots of leaves falling to the ground!

10. Thus on such occasions.. it may sound like mini firecrackers.. if one walks on the fallen leaves.. LOL

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Walked on this... if closed my ears... really sound like small fire crackers going off!

Furthermore... entire foot path littered with it’s leave.

Yes these leaves belong to the mature Bucida molinetti tree.. 

 

Below: Did you see the dried leaves? These leaves are about to join their counterparts on the ground...

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I know of this owner who parked his car as much as he can shaded by the tree.

Of course! One drawback is when the tree sheds it’s leaves... and clog the drainage on the bonnet ...LOL

 

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Q: Hi Cecil, wondering if these trees are ok for front of house to block the lamppost. And if the tree start at 2-3m tall, is that ok? Lamppost I think is 6-7m.

This tree looks good

Tree Podocarpus 罗汉松 quite a good outdoor plant:

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Diospyros buxifolia

Looks okay... 

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The Bucida (Green) .. "It's you again"...

Landscaper say must maintain and trim. And it’s a strong tree so roots might spread. Looks nice though.

Reply: Yes, need to trim and maintain and even tidy up...

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Is the Sales Brochure Useful?

Introduction: For brand new just launched developments, there is no physical site to visit the completed buildings and apartments. 

1. The only thing we can do is to visit the show room (which often is close-by to the site) as well as obtain a sales brochure and see the mock-up of the development. As well as try to ask questions from the sales agent (if any).

1.1. We must still try to gather as much information as we can.

2. Summary of Case Studies in this article.

If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles...

1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin
2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls
3: Fire at Heaven's Gate
4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines
5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony
6: Drainage at the Balcony
7: Air-con Ledges
8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers
9: Termite infestations
10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit
11: Water tank at roof-top
12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks
13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo
14: EC/condo Clubhouse
15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System
16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues
17: Buying a Mixed development apartment
18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development
19: Pump Room below a unit
20: Seven Commandments of Stove Placement
21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours?
22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care?
23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate?
24: Sites reserved for Schools?
25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms]
26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?
27: Stove or sink or WC at the Centre of the house?

3. It is always an excellent idea to spent some time to scrutinise a prospective sales brochure of our potential buy (purchase).

4. Recently, more and more clients have discovered to their shock (horror) that the least expected was the location of the central rubbish bin outside their unit.

5. A year ago; many had purchased a premium unit within the development .. and later shocked to learn that the central rubbish chute (for their entire floor) is just next to their main door!

6. Thus the morale of the story is to check first before signing on the dotted line.

7. In general, most developments have these:-

8.1. A central rubbish collection centre / rubbish bin collection point

8.2. Power Sub-station. Every development usually has one or more of these depending on the size of the development.

8.3. Design of club-house roof-lines / trellis / gazebo / pavilion. Are the designs a "threat" e.g. with spikes or like a razor's edge? Usually these are aimed towards lower storeys.

8.4. Any poison arrows in the form of a sharp corner of another block of neighbouring stack aimed towards one's balcony (hard to cure) or towards one's windows (if any)

8.5. Location of areas like BBQ pits and any impact e.g. the smell from these pits towards a unit.. especially low storeys such as #01  or #02 first or second storeys

8.6. Any tree trunk aimed towards a lower unit e.g. #01 or #02. Unfortunately it may be too late; especially if the development is under construction.

9. There are lots more considerations...  

9.1. Do remember "Read in-between" the lines..

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