Which makes it all the more alarming that across the country, swathes of gum trees are dying without obvious cause. In forests from Western Australia to the island state of Tasmania, trees that should be living for more than 400 years are mysteriously dying before reaching their 100th birthday.he same is happening to the Tuart trees (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) in the Yalgorup National Park in Western Australia. Since fires were suppressed in 1976, the West Australian peppermint tree (Agonis Flexuosa) has flourished at the expense of the gums (Botanical Review, vol 75, p 191).
Jasmine (Jasminum spp.) is a tropical shrub or vine that produces clusters of small flowers against bright green foliage. Jasmine is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10 and is available with yellow, white or bicolor blooms.
Jasmine is a flower in the olive family. It's tropical and is known as the flower of romance, and its fragrance is incredible. A white jasmine means amiability and willingness. It might be a good choice when you're conceding a war of wills.