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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 |
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 |
Forest Sheoak - Allocasuarina torulosa
| Height: Variable but likely to reach between 8-10m Width: 6m Best feature: Shivering sound of the wind through the leaves Worst feature: Seed cones from female trees may be a trip hazard over paths Ideal for: Low maintenance gardens |
Red Spotted Gum - Eucalyptus mannifera
| Height: 15m Width: 8m Best feature: Texture of the bark Worst feature: Form can be variable as it is grown from seed Ideal for: Larger gardens with poor soil |
Sweet Bursaria - Bursaria spinosa
| Height: 4m Width: 4m Best feature: A wonderful habitat plant Worst feature: Prickles are present on new stems Ideal for: Small gardens or below established canopy in sun or shade |
