Newsletter No. 33

CUHK Newsletter- No 33 August 1992 The Fascination of Trees Mr. C. K. Yau, senior works-supervisor in the Buildings Office in full charge of the University's gardening services for close to a quarter of a century, knows each and every tree on the campus. The CUHK Newsletter reporter follows Mr. Yau all over the campus to take pictures of some of the trees that have impressed him, each in a different way.... The Oldest Chinese banyan With stout outgrowths sprawling in all directions on the slope behind the Lingnan Stadium, the Chinese banyan eludes close and overall scrutiny. Few can tell it is aged over 50 and is probably the oldest tree on the campus. The Loner Tree fern Standing by the brook near the Chung Chi Chapel, the tree fern spreads its 'antennae' like a shapely umbrella, searching in vain for signals from any kindred — it is the only fern of its kind on the entire campus, a singleton. The Tallest Lemon-scented gum Found near Ming Hua Tang, Hua Lien Tang, and the Theology Building on the Chung Chi campus, these slim and haughty gum trees tower to the skies, each measuring at least 30 metres high. 6