Canara Place (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:

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.

Ivory Curl Tree
Buckinghamia celsissima

TREE SIZE Variable size. Estimated height less than 8 metres and canopy width 3 to 6 metres. Spectacular sprays of fragrant, cream flowers in Summer.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Glossy dark green leaves with new growth flushed red.

FEATURES A hardy tree that will grow in full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to most soils and will produce bird attractant nectar.

Make your selection below:

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