George 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.

Trees available for selection:

Grey Myrtle
Backhousia myrtifolia

TREE SIZE A typically small tree, expected to grow to around 5m in Newcastle’s urban environment.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Small creamy star-shaped flowers appear in summer. New leaves are light green and darken with age to a glossy deep green.

FEATURES A small native rainforest tree with flay bark native to eastern Australia. Leaves have a cinnamon scent. Grey myrtle can tolerate dry periods and its leafy dense canopy provides good shade.

Little Gem Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora

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

LEAVES AND FRUIT Glossy dark green leaves and furry brown underneath. Creamy white saucer shaped flowers with perfume in Spring and Summer.

FEATURES Dwarf variety of the evergreen Magnolia grandiflora. A compact tree with dense foliage and a solid performer as a street tree. Has a high resistance to pest and disease and performs best in well drained soils.

Make your selection below:

Your Details

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Property

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Tree Selection

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Grey Myrtle Magnolia 'Little Gem' City of Newcastle's choice

Street Garden

Street gardens can benefit personal and community wellbeing, biodiversity, and tree health, and we'd love for you to be involved.

Are you interested in planting a garden around the new street tree?

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George Street (even side)

Trees available for selection:

Grey MyrtleBackhousia myrtifolia

Little Gem Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora

Make your selection below:

Grey Myrtle
Backhousia myrtifolia

Little Gem Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora