Lester Parade (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 Monday 10 February 2025.

Trees available for selection:

Cheese Tree
Glochidion ferdinandi

TREE SIZE Estimated height 8 to 12 metres and canopy width 3 to 6 metres. Dome shaped canopy.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Leaf blade is soft and thin, green and glossy above, paler below. Small greenish/yellow clustered flowers October - November. Seed capsules resemble round cheese.

FEATURES An excellent long lived street and shade tree. It is hardy and robust and is adaptable to a wide range of urban conditions.

Watergum
Tristaniopsis laurina

TREE SIZE Variable size. Estimated height < 8 metres and canopy width 3 to 6 metres.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Dark green on top and pale underneath. Small yellow flowers and small round fruit capsules.

FEATURES An indigenous compact street and shade tree. It is hardy and robust and is adaptable to a wide range of urban conditions, including planting under wires.

Make your selection below:

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