Trees by Height

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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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: 8
Width: 8
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

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

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