Margaret 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:

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.

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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