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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Red Maple – Acer rubrum
Height: Varies with cultivar, Autumn Red and October Glory reach over 12m Width: Larger cultivars may spread to 9m Best feature: Autumn colour Worst feature: Not attractive to local birds and insects Ideal for: Larger gardens where shade is desired. |
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 |
Yellow Box - Eucalyptus melliodora
Height: 15m plus Width: 10m plus Best feature: Great for habitat Worst feature: Can be slow when young Ideal for: Larger gardens where wildlife is a bonus |
Blackwood Wattle - Acacia melanoxylon
Height: 12-15m Width: 5-6m Best feature: This indigenous tree is great for local birds and beetles. It keeps its dense foliage low to the ground so is excellent for screening Worst feature: Can be susceptible to borer if bark is damaged Ideal for: Blocking a view and supporting biodiversity |