Shereline Avenue (odd side)

Using our Street Tree Selection Matrix we narrow the suitable species down to two options suited for each site.

The species available are shown below. Please complete the below form by Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Trees available for selection:

Golden Penda
Xanthostemon chrysanthus

TREE SIZE Can be a small to medium tree, although expected to grow to around 8m in Newcastle’s urban environment.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Spectacular masses of dense yellow flower heads appear in late summer and autumn. New leaves are reddish in colour, transforming into dark green on maturity.

FEATURES A stunning small rainforest tree with a bushy canopy. Golden yellow flowers provide attractive contrast to dark foliage. Bird and insect attracting. Can withstand a range of conditions. Very hardy.

Illawarra Flame Tree
Brachychiton acerifolius

TREE SIZE Variable size. Estimated height 8 to 12 metres and canopy width 6 to 8 metres. 

LEAVES AND FRUIT Semi-deciduous tree shedding its leaves in Spring/Summer before a spectacular show of coral-red flowers. This adaptation enables it to stand out from other trees and attract nectar-eating birds.

FEATURES Versatile street tree, tolerant of weather extremes and adapted to a wide range of soil types and site conditions

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