Faulkner Crescent and Andrew Close (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:

Crows Ash
Flindersia australis

TREE SIZE Estimated height 12 to 15 metres with a dome shaped crown 8 to 10 metres wide.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Glossy green leaves crowded towards the end of branches. White to cream flowers occur mainly in Spring. Flowers are followed by woody capsules that spilt open to reveal the winged seeds.

FEATURES A hardy native tree that can tolerate a range of conditions.

Prickly Paperbark 
Melaleuca styphelioides

TREE SIZE Can be a small to medium tree, although expected to grow to around 8m in Newcastle’s urban environment.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Flowers appear in summer and are cream or white cylindrical “bottlebrush” spikes. Forms clusters of brown woody capsules. Interesting prickly light green foliage. 

FEATURES Native evergreen tree named for its prickly leaves that provide wonderful habitat for native fauna. Bark is thick, spongy and white/tan in colour. 

Make your selection below:

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