Trees bring many benefits to homes including shade and cooling, birds and bees and reduce air pollution.
Below are suggested trees for Whitehorse gardens to help people choose a new tree as part of a planning permit or simply to enhance your space.
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Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum
Height: 4m Width: 4m Best feature: Autumn Colour Worst feature: Low habitat value Ideal for: Small gardens or below established canopy |
Jacaranda - Jacaranda mimosifolia
Height: 10-12m Width: 8m Best feature: Flowers Worst feature: Frost sensitive when young Ideal for: Larger gardens where it can spread wide |
Trident Maple - Acer buergerianum
Height: 6m Width: 6m Best feature: Neat form, drought tolerant Worst feature: Seeds may germinate so if you only want one, you may have some weeding to do Ideal for: Small gardens where shade is a priority |
Red Flowering Yellow Gum - Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp. Rosea
Height: 10-12m Width: 7-8m Best feature: Beautiful flowers that will bring lorikeets to the garden Worst feature: Grown from seed so can be variable Ideal for: Native gardens or where light shade is preferred |
Emu Bush - Hakea francisiana
Height: 5m Width: 4m Best feature: Attractive grey foliage contrasts with the pink flowers Worst feature: Best to choose a grafted plant which will add to the cost but it’s worth it to grow the West Australian well in Victorian soils Ideal for: Sunny spots where you want to bring the birds or block a view |
Weeping Myall - Acacia pendula
Height: Width: Best feature: Silver grey leaves contrasting with dark brown bark Worst feature: Sometimes subject to insect attack like all native plants Ideal for: A tough tree for a tough spot |
Red Flowering Ironbark - Eucalyptus sideroxylon ‘Rosea’
Height: 15-18m Width: 6-12m Best feature: This species is great for habitat for birds and invertebrates Worst feature: Does not like poorly drained soil Ideal for: Large gardens |
Eastern Redbud - Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
Height: 5m Width: 5m Best feature: Autumn colour Worst feature: Requires watering through their first summer Ideal for: Small gardens or below established canopy |