Trees are one of the most valuable additions you can make to your home and garden. They are the most effective way to naturally cool your property, providing shade that can reduce heat and energy costs during warmer months. Trees also attract native birds and bees, improve air quality, and enhance the beauty and tranquillity of your outdoor space.
Whether you're planting as part of a planning permit or simply want to enhance your outdoor space, choosing the right tree can bring long-term benefits for your home, neighbourhood, and the environment.
Below are suggested tree species suited to gardens in Whitehorse – selected to help you make a positive, sustainable choice for the future.
White Cedar - Melia azedarach (non-fruiting cultivars)
Category: Medium (minimum 8m tall)
Height: 10-12m Width: 8m Best feature: Showy lilac flowers in spring with dense summer shade and golden autumn colour Ideal for: Gardens that want a low-maintenance deciduous shade tree |
Jacaranda - Jacaranda mimosifolia
Category: Medium (minimum 8m tall)
Height: 10m Width: 8m Best feature: Graceful bipinnate foliage, attractive purple flowers. Ideal for: Larger gardens where it can spread wide |
Yellow Box - Eucalyptus melliodora
Category: Large (minimum 12m tall)
Height: 10-15m Width: 8-10m Best feature: Can handle most soil types. Good stable form. Fragrant flowers. Ideal for: Larger gardens where wildlife is a bonus |
Red Flowering Ironbark - Eucalyptus sideroxylon ‘Rosea’
Category: Large (minimum 12m tall)
Height: 15m Width: 6-10m Best feature: Can tolerate drought and high rainfall. Pink to red flowers. This species is great for habitat for birds and invertebrates. Ideal for: Large gardens |