Erina Place (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. Please complete the below form by Monday 10 February 2025.

Trees available for selection:

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.

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:

Your Details

First Name*

Last Name*

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Property

Please select your property address*

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Tree Selection

Please select your preferred tree species*

Lemon Myrtle Watergum 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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Erina Place (even side)

Trees available for selection:

Lemon MyrtleBackhousia citriodora

WatergumTristaniopsis laurina

Make your selection below:

Lemon Myrtle
Backhousia citriodora

Watergum
Tristaniopsis laurina