Free Tree Giveaway
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Deciduous, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small, deciduous, multi-stemmed tree. Grows up to 4 metres. Suitable to grow in container.
ASPECT & SOIL
Well-drained, sheltered position.
TREE CARE
Water in well. Keep moist until established. Plant bud union above soil level. Prune to shape if
required.
Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum ‘sango kaku’
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small, deciduous, multi-stemmed tree. Grows up to 4 metres. Light green foliage in spring. Coral pink
bark on new growth.
ASPECT & SOIL
Well-drained, sheltered position.
TREE CARE
Water in well. Keep moist until established. Plant bud union above soil level. Prune to shape if
required.
Crab Apple
Malus ioensis ‘Plena’
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small to medium deciduous tree with spreading habit. Attractive autumn foliage and large double
pink flowers in summer.
ASPECT & SOIL
Well-drained, sheltered position. Plant bud union above soil level.
TREE CARE
Water in well. Keep moist until established. Prune to shape after flowering, if required.
Chinese Pistachio
Pistacia chinensis
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
A lovely small to medium-sized tree grown predominantly for its graceful pinnate leaves that colour
orange-red in autumn. Autumn colour can be stunning. Small yellowish-green flowers in panicles
(clusters) in spring. Suitable to grow in container.
ASPECT & SOIL
Prefers a moist, fertile, well drained soil and will grow in full sun or part shade. Good for warmer
climates. Transplants very well from containers. Generally pest and disease free.
TREE CARE
Very tolerant of dry and sandy conditions, urban stresses and pruning.
Flowering Plum
Prunus x blireana
Deciduous, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small deciduous tree. Masses of double rose-pink flowers in spring followed by coppery-bronze new
foliage. Leaves are slightly twisted and have sharply-pointed tips.
ASPECT & SOIL
Well-drained, sheltered position. Plant bud union above soil level. Suitable to grow in container.
TREE CARE
Water in well. Keep moist until established. Prune to shape if required.
Grey Myrtle
Backhousia myrtifolia
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small rainforest tree species. The foliage, when crushed, smells a little like cinnamon, or bubblegum.
Its flowers are cream/white and appear from November to January. Bird attracting.
ASPECT & SOIL
Prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy), well-drained, moist soils in full, or nearly-full sun. Does
not like shade.
TREE CARE
Susceptible to drying out when young. Becomes very drought hardy when mature.
Coastal Banksia
Banksia integrifolia
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small, native, quick-growing evergreen tree. Gnarled bark and dark green leaves, silvery underneath.
Yellow bottle brush-like flowers in early spring attract birds.
ASPECT & SOIL
Tolerates full sun or part shade. Drought tolerant.
TREE CARE
Little moisture needed once established.
Old Man Banksia
Banksia serrata
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small evergreen tree. Gnarled trunk with dark green leaves and large yellow flower flower spikes in
late summer to autumn.
ASPECT & SOIL
Full sun and sandy, well-drained soil.
TREE CARE
Little moisture needed once established.
Bottlebrush
Callistemon ‘Dawson River’
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small native, evergreen tree with spreading branches covered in weeping grey-green leaves. Bright
red bottle brush-like flowers during late spring attract birds.
ASPECT & SOIL
Full sun or part shade. Moist, well-drained soil to poor sandy to light clay loams. Drought tolerant.
TREE CARE
Little moisture needed once established.
NSW Christmas Tree
Ceratopetalum gummiferum
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small, native, evergreen tree. Masses of white flowers during early spring followed by large dark red
calyces (husks) that persist on the plant. Suitable to grow in container.
ASPECT & SOIL
Moist, well-drained soil in sunny to semi-shaded position.
TREE CARE
Little moisture needed once established. Mulch well.
Blueberry Ash
Elaeocarpus reticulatus
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small native, evergreen tree. Pinkish flowers and blue fruit are a feature of this beautiful and hardy
plant.
ASPECT & SOIL
Thrives in full sun to light shade. Tolerates low nutrient and dry soils. Performs best when well
watered.
TREE CARE
Little moisture needed once established. Mulch well.
Lemon Scented Tea Tree
Leptospermum petersonii
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small native tree with a shrubby habit.The new foliage is copper/bronze colour. It has many small
white flowers that decorate the tree in early summer. The leaves when crushed have a beautiful
citrus scent.
ASPECT & SOIL
Adaptable to most soils but prefers a well drained full sun position. Sites similar to coastal conditions
are perfect. Its ideal for tough conditions ie. drought conditions or poor soil.
TREE CARE
Tolerant of dry and sandy conditions, urban stresses.
Snow-in-Summer
Melaleuca linariifolia
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Medium native, evergreen hardy tree grows to about 8 metres. White flowers in fluffy clusters cover
the plant in late spring and summer. The flowering can be profuse, covering the tree in white and
giving rise to its common name.
ASPECT & SOIL
Flowers best in a sunny position. Tolerates poor drainage. tolerates both dry and boggy conditions
and is frost hardy.
TREE CARE
Keep moist for rapid growth. Mulch well to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Prickly Paperbark
Melaleuca styphellioides
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small to medium sized tree with a dense, rounded canopy and drooping branchlets. Its spongy bark
is white or light brown and peels off in large strips. Flowers appear in summer in cream or white
cylindrical bottle brush-like spikes.
ASPECT & SOIL
Tolerates swampy to hot and dry conditions. Due to its deeprooting characteristics, lawn can be
grown under its canopy.
TREE CARE
Keep moist for rapid growth. Mulch well to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Water Gum
Tristaniopsis laurina
Evergreen, small (5-10 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Medium, native, evergreen tree. Shiny foliage with red-coloured new growth and yellow flowers
with a sweet perfume.
ASPECT & SOIL
Full sun to part shade. Tolerates frost and drought. Best in warm, moist position and in well-drained
rocky soils to heavy clay loams.
TREE CARE
Water in well. Keep soil moist until established. Mulch well to conserve soil moisture and suppress
weeds.
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Indian summer’
Deciduous, medium (10-15 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Medium-sized, deciduous ornamental tree with delightful flowers throughout summer and
impressive autumn foliage. Its patterned bark is also an attractive feature.
ASPECT & SOIL
Prefers moist well drained soil. Thrives in sunny locations protected from hot, dry winds.
TREE CARE
Water well and keep soil moist until established. Mulch well to conserve soil moisture and suppress
weeds.
Ornamental Pear
Pyrus calleryana
Deciduous, medium (10-15 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Medium-sized, deciduous tree with upright, pyramidal shape. Glossy green leaves turn bright orange
to red in autumn. Clusters of single white flowers in spring. Suitable for small to medium-sized
gardens. Suitable to grow in container.
ASPECT & SOIL
Well-drained, sheltered position. Plant bud union above soil level.
TREE CARE
Water in well. Keep moist until established.
Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii
Evergreen, medium (10-15 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Medium to large native evergreen tree. Fragrant white flowers in late spring, followed by white to
purple edible fruits. A hardy plant, adapting to a range of climates from tropical to temperate.
ASPECT & SOIL
Full sun or fairly heavy shade. Moist, well-drained sandy to clay loam soils.
TREE CARE
Keep moist for rapid growth. Mulch well to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Scribbly Gum
Eucalyptus haemastoma
Evergreen, medium (10-15 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Small to medium-sized tree with glossy green leaves. The bark is a smooth white or grey. White
flowers appear in late spring to early summer.
ASPECT & SOIL
Tolerates a wide range of conditions and poor soil. Hardy once established.
TREE CARE
Little moisture needed once established. Mulch well.
Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Deciduous, large (15-20 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Large semi-deciduous tree. Fast growing with attractive ferny foliage. Produces large bunches of lilac
flowers.
ASPECT & SOIL
Moist, well drained fertile soil. Sunny position.
TREE CARE
Protect young trees from frost. Keep moist until established. Mulch well to conserve soil moisture
and suppress weeds.
Sydney Red Gum
Angophora costata
Evergreen, large (15-20 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Large native, evergreen tree. Rugged ornamental appearance with pink to pale grey, sometimes
rusty-stained bark. Not suitable for small gardens or courtyards.
ASPECT & SOIL
Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.
TREE CARE
Protect young trees from frost. Keep moist until established.
Small to medium sized tree with a dense, rounded canopy and
drooping branchlets. Its spongy bark is white or light brown and
peels off in large strips. Flowers appear in summer in cream or
white cylindrical bottle brush-like spikes.
ASPECT & SOIL
Tolerates swampy to hot and dry conditions. Due to its deeprooting characteristics, lawn can be grown under its canopy.
TREE CARE
Keep moist for rapid growth. Mulch well to conserve soil
moisture and suppress weeds.
Yellow Bloodwood
Corymbia eximia
Evergreen, large (15-20 metres)
DESCRIPTION
Large native, evergreen tree. Spring flowering, normally August to October. Not suitable for small
gardens or courtyards.
ASPECT & SOIL
Requires full sun for best floral display. Adaptable to most soil types including poorer soils. Can be
frost tender when young. Drought tolerant.
TREE CARE
Protect young trees from frost. Keep moist until established.