How Severe Summer Heatwaves Stress Backyard Native Trees
The Sunshine Coast is known for its mild subtropical climate, but summers here are becoming hotter, longer and less predictable. Many homeowners assume native trees can cope with anything the Queensland climate delivers. In reality, even species that evolved in Australian conditions have limits. Prolonged heatwaves, especially when combined with low rainfall, strong sun and dry winds, can push backyard natives into serious physiological stress. Understanding how this happen