Margaret Street (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.

Trees available for selection:

Tulipwood
Harpulia pendula

TREE SIZE A medium, dome shaped canopy. Estimated height up to 8 metres and canopy width 6 to 8 metres.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Pinnate leaves with glossy green leaflets that are pale underneath. Fragrant yellow flowers appear in Spring, followed by small red or yellow fruit in Winter.

FEATURES This native tree makes a lovely street and shade tree. Hardy, robust and adaptable to a wide range of urban conditions. This tree has minimal maintenance requirements.

Lemon Myrtle
Backhousia citriodora

TREE SIZE Estimated height up to 8 metres and canopy width of 3 to 6 metres.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Leaves are a bright glossy green and have a strong lemon scent when crushed. Young foliage is reddish in colour. Fruit is a nut-like capsule.

FEATURES A native rainforest species, medium sized tree producing attractive masses of creamy flowers in Spring and Autumn.

Make your selection below:

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