Robert Street (even 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:

Blackgum
Nyssa sylvatica

TREE SIZE A fine textured tree with a straight trunk and characteristically horizontal branches. Estimated height 8 to 12 metres and canopy width 3 to 6 metres.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Shiny, dark green elliptic leaves. Autumn colour can range from fluorescent yellow to orange or scarlet.

FEATURES Nyssa grows in a wide range of conditions however grows best on well-drained, light textured soils.

Willow Bottlebrush
Callistemon salignus

TREE SIZE Estimated height 6 to 10 metres and canopy width of 3 to 6 metres.

LEAVES AND FRUIT New red-pink foliage turn green upon maturity. Flower spikes give way to reveal the small woody fruit capsule.

FEATURES A native with a weeping habit. Creamy small bottle brush shaped flowers in late Spring/early Summer. Flowers attract nectar eating birds. Papery bark a key characteristic of this tree.

Make your selection below:

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Intended recipients: Information provided as part of the consultation will be used to determine what tree species will be planted outside specific properties where street tree planting has been identified as suitable.

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