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⚠️ Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) – Not as harmless as it looks! ⚠️

Many people don't realise that Grevillea robusta can cause serious skin irritation in some individuals.

The leaves, flowers, bark, and fresh timber contain a chemical called grevillol, which is very similar to the irritant found in poison ivy. Contact with the foliage, sap, sawdust, or freshly cut wood can cause an itchy, red, blistering rash. Symptoms are often delayed and may not appear for 24–72 hours after exposure.

This is one of the reasons Grevillea robusta is sometimes referred to as "Australia's Poison Ivy."

When pruning or removing these trees, it is recommended to wear gloves, long sleeves, eye protection, and avoid direct contact with fresh sawdust and sap.

The flower buds, seed pods, and young shoots also contain compounds capable of releasing small amounts of cyanide and should never be eaten.

If you have a Grevillea robusta on your property and require pruning or removal, ensure appropriate safety precautions are taken or contact your local qualified arborist.

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📍 Auckland

Washingtonia palm removals Auckland!

We climb and dismantle trees and palms that are as close as they can be to houses fences.
All logs are cut into manageable sizes or rigged/lowered using ropes and pulleys.

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Small jobs? No worries!

If its removing one small tree, grinding a small stump, or crown lifting or thinning and magnolia, contact Empire Tree Services and we would be happy to quote the work for you!

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We are fully Insured and Qualified arborists 🌳

Phoenix Palm Tree Removal Auckland 🌳🪓

These dangerous palms cause many injuries to people and animals per year, leave the hard work to us at Empire Tree Services

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Tree Removal Auckland 🌳

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021 295 3014

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Tree Removal- Fully Insured- Affordable Prices!

Contact Empire Tree Services for tree dismantle near or over houses, fences and in tight locations!

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Palm Removal Auckland- Empire Tree Services!

-Washingtonia Palm
-Phoenix Palm
-Queen palm
-Yuccas and Cabbage Trees

Contact us for safe Dismantling and Removal of all debris saving you time!

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⚠️ OLEANDER WARNING – ONE OF NEW ZEALAND’S MOST TOXIC PLANTS ⚠️

Oleander, botanical name Nerium oleander, is an extremely poisonous ornamental plant commonly found throughout Auckland gardens, roadsides, lifestyle blocks, and older properties. Despite its attractive pink, white, red, or yellow flowers, every part of this plant is toxic — including the leaves, flowers, stems, sap, roots, and even smoke from burning it.

Many people are unaware how dangerous oleander can be to both humans and animals. The plant contains powerful cardiac toxins known as cardiac glycosides, including oleandrin, which can affect the heart and nervous system. Even small amounts ingested can cause serious illness or death.

Symptoms of poisoning may include:
• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Collapse or seizures
• Severe poisoning can be fatal

The sap can also irritate skin and eyes when handling or cutting the plant.

Oleander is particularly dangerous for:
• Children
• Dogs and cats
• Horses, sheep, cattle, goats, and other livestock

Auckland has many mature oleander hedges and ornamental plantings scattered throughout residential areas, parks, and roadside gardens, meaning exposure risk is more common than many realise.

If removing or pruning oleander:
✔ Wear gloves and eye protection
✔ Avoid breathing dust or smoke
✔ Never burn clippings
✔ Keep all debris away from animals and children
✔ Wash hands and tools thoroughly afterward

If poisoning is suspected, contact the NZ National Poisons Centre immediately on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766).

⚠️ WARNING – Angel’s Trumpet Plant ⚠️

Just a warning to people who may have this plant around their homes or gardens. Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia) is an extremely toxic and potentially deadly plant.

All parts of the plant are poisonous, including the flowers, leaves, seeds, and sap. Ingestion can cause:
• Hallucinations
• Confusion and delirium
• Rapid heart rate
• Paralysis
• Seizures
• Coma
• In severe cases, death

Even handling the plant and then touching your mouth or eyes can potentially cause reactions, especially for children or pets.

Please be extremely careful if you have young children, dogs, cats, or livestock around this plant. If ingestion is suspected, seek urgent medical or veterinary assistance immediately.

A lot of people grow these because they look beautiful, but many do not realise how dangerous they can be.