Trees for Whitehorse Gardens by height

Very Small TreesBotanic Name Common Name H W Notes

Acer palmatum Japanese Maple 4 4 Exotic. Good for autumn colour. Various cultivars.

Banksia ericifolia Heath-leafed Banksia 5 3 Native. Dense shrub or small tree with nectar producing flowers.

Bursaria spinosa Sweet Bursaria 4 4 Indigenous. Small tree that is very slow growing. White flowers. Prickles on new branches.

Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’

Purple-leafed Eastern Redbud

5 5 Exotic. Slow growing. Great for foliage and flower colour. Increasingly popular.

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Baby Orange’ and ‘Baby Scarlet’

Dwarf Flowering Gum 3 3 Native. Grafted varieties for a small space. Dense foliage and bright orange or red flowers in summer.

Corylus avellana ‘contorta’

Corkscrew Hazel 4 2 Exotic. Will provide a very interesting form. Deciduous but not tall enough for shade.

Eucalyptus erythrocorys

Red-capped Gum 5 5 Native. Very showy flowers, copes well with drought and bird attracting.

Eucalyptus websteriana

Heart-leaf Mallee

3 2 Native. Interesting flaking bark and heart shaped leaves.

Hakea francisiana Emu Tree 4 2 Native. Grey foliage and pink flowers. Compact and dense crown.

Kunzea leptospermoides

Yarra Burgan 4 2 Indigenous. Small tree that will appear more tree like than shrub like with formative pruning favouring one leader. Masses of small white flowers.

Lagerstromia indica Crepe Myrtle 4 3 Exotic. Deciduous, attractive flowers and bark. Note, several cultivars, many under 5m.

Malus floribunda Japanese Crab Apple 5 5 Exotic. A small tree well suited to a formal garden. Flowers and bark attractive.

Prunus ‘Shirotae’ Mt Fuji Cherry 4 4 Exotic. Deciduous with masses of white flowers. Punica granatum Pomegranate Tree 4 4 Exotic. Produces edible fruit, long lived and

tolerant of harsh conditions.Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Umbraculifera’

Mop Top Robinia 5 5 A graft, tolerant of heavy pruning. Beware of suckers coming off the root stock.

Ulmus glabra ‘Camperdownii’

Weeping Elm 4 5 As a grafted tree, the height of the graft determines overall height. Deciduous and an excellent shade tree.

< 5m height

H (height) and W (width) is depicted in metre measurements.

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Trees come in all shapes, sizes and colours, so choosing the right tree for your garden can be both daunting and exciting. These species have been selected on the basis of suitability for Whitehorse gardens.

trees for whitehorse gardens by height

These small trees have also been selected on their availability and for their representation of a tree as generally having a single trunk and not being shrub like. As your trees grow they will become significant assets for your home providing shade, beauty and habitat for birds.

So take your time, do some research and make sure you choose the right trees for your place. This brochure features a list of trees to get you started. The list is grouped by height and includes indigenous, native and exotic trees but it is by no means exhaustive. The right tree in the right place will add value to your property and bring benefits to your local neighbourhood.

Small TreesBotanic Name Common Name H W Notes

Acer buergeruanum Trident Maple 6 6 Exotic. Good for autumn colour.

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’

Crimson Sentry 7 4 Exotic, deciduous. Very attractive purple foliage.

Allocasuarina verticillata

Drooping Sheoak 6 5 Indigenous. An open form, not for screening.

Angophora hispida Dwarf Apple Myrtle 7 5 Native, dense foliage with attractive bark. Bird attracting.

Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’

Red Flowering Bottlebrush

5 3 Native. Can be clipped to a hedge but will grow into a small tree if allowed. Many red flowers.

Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush 8 4 Native. Dense crown with pink coloured new foliage.

Cornus capitata Himalayan Dogwood 8 4 Exotic. Attractive flowers.Corymbia citriodora ‘Scentuous’

Dwarf Lemon-scented Gum

7 5 Native. Cultivar designed to fit into smaller spaces.

Corymbia exima ‘nana’ Dwarf Yellow Bloodwood 7 4 Native, dense foliage, bird attracting.Eucalyptus forrestiana

Fuchsia Gum 6 3 Native. beautiful big buds and gumnuts.

Eucalyptus gregsoniana Dwarf Snow Gum 5 3 Native. Attractive white bark and glossy green leaves.Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Euky Dwarf’

Dwarf Yellow Gum 8 5 Native. With attractive bark and a spreading crown, flowering more prolifically in full sun.

Eucalyptus platypus Platypus Gum 6 6 Native. A mallee gum that copes well with dry conditions.

Eucalyptus torquata Coral Gum 6 3 Native. Fantastic flowers. Good fit for an urban garden.

Parrotia persica Persian Witch Hazel 7 5 Exotic, deciduous. Interesting foliage and flowers.Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistachio 8 6 Exotic, deciduous with red, pinnate foliage. Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Luscious’

Luscious Water Gum 8 5 Native. Glossy foliage and slow growth rate.

< 5-8m height

H (height) and W (width) is depicted in metre measurements.

L-R: Lemon-scented Gum, Chinese Elm.

L-R: Grafted Weeping Elm and Red-capped Gum.

Banksia integrifolia Coast Banksia 12 5 Indigenous to Melbourne but a coastal plant. Stable, long lived.

Banksia serrata Old Man Banksia 10 5 Indigenous. Stable but variable, might not reach 8m.

Brachychiton acerifolius

Illawarra Flame Tree 12 6 Native. Makes a good feature tree. Good for Cold Chisel fans.

Elaeocarpus reticulatus

Blueberry Ash 9 4 Native, dense foliage, may be pruned quite heavily.

Eucalyptus cladocalyx ‘nana’

Dwarf Sugar Gum 8 4 Native. Often multi-stemmed with attractive mottled bark.

Eucalyptus goniocalyx Bundy 8-12 4-6 Indigenous. Not readily available so would come in tube stock. Good for local character.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Megalocarpa’

Large-fruited Yellow Gum

8 5 Native. Bird attracting flowers.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp. Rosea

Red Flowering Yellow Gum

7-12 5-7 Native. E. leucoxylon has other cultivars, some of them may be more appropriate for some gardens.

Eucalyptus scoparia Wallangarra White Gum

12 8 Native. Quick growing forming a rounded canopy. White trunk.

Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo 12 8 Exotic, an ancient tree and very, very long lived. Probably under used.

Hymenosporum flavum

Native Frangipani 10 5 Native. Attractive smell to the flowers, protect from frost.

Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda 10 8 Exotic. Graceful pinnate foliage, attractive flowers, can be slow.

Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo 11 6 Exotic. Autumn colour with pyramidal shaped canopy.

Tristaniopsis laurina Kanooka Gum 8 6 Native, often used as a street tree because it can be pruned.

Medium TreesBotanic Name Common Name H W Notes

Acacia implexa Lightwood 10 6 Indigenous. More open than Blackwood. Long lived.

Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood 12 6 Indigenous. Neat shape and dense crown. Long life span if not attacked by borer.

Acacia pendula Weeping Muyall 5-10 4-6 Very grey foliage, copes well with drought. Acmena smithii Lilly Pilly 12 6 Native, dense foliage with attractive bark.

Bird attracting.

Agonis flexuosa Willow Myrtle 10 5 Native. Cultivars generally shorter and shrub like.Allocasuarina littoralis

Black Sheoak 8-12 4-5 Indigenous. A very upright tree.

Allocasuarina torulosa

Forest Sheoak 10 7 Native, tolerates dry soil. Cones may form trip hazard over footpaths.

Banksia integrifolia Coast Banksia 12 5 Indigenous to Melbourne but a coastal plant. Stable, long lived.

< 8-12m height

H (height) and W (width) is depicted in metre measurements.

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Large TreesBotanic Name Common Name H W Notes

Acer rubrum Canadian Maple 13 9 Exotic. Great for autumn colour but consider leaf drop over drains.

Acer x freemanii Canadian Maple 13 10 Exotic. Great for autumn colour but considerleaf drop over drains.

Angophora costata Smooth-barked Apple Myrtle

20 12 Native. Large tree with spreading canopy.

Angophora floribunda

Rough-barked Apple Myrtle

15 6 Native. Abundance of flowers in spring and summer.

Cedrus deodara Himalayan Cedar 20 8 Exotic. A conifer that will need space. Cultivars available.

Corymbia citriodora Lemon-scented Gum 15-20 8 Native. Large tree that is used widely in parks and avenues.

Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum 30 10 Native. Very large tree that is popular in parks. Look out for shorter cultivars.

Eucalyptus cephalocarpa

Sliver-leafed Stringybark.

20 18 Indigenous. An iconic tree for Whitehorse with silver coloured leaves.

Eucalyptus cinerea Argyle Apple 14 8 Native. Ornamental waxy white foliage. Examples in Pakenham St Blackburn.

Eucalyptus macrorhyncha

Red Stringybark 25 15 Indigenous. Forming a rounded canopy. Reddish brown bark.

Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box 25 15 Indigenous. Very big for a garden but good stable form.

Eucalyptus nicholii Willow Peppermint 12-16 5-6 Native. Good form, dark trunk, grey leaves attractive.

Eucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum 20 12 Indigenous. Only use in gullies or near creeklines.

Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Red Box 15 10 Indigenous. Cultivars exist. Popular with new developments.

Eucalyptus pulchella Narrow-leafed Peppermint

20 10 Native. Light coloured bark and narrow peppermint scented leaves.

Eucalyptus radiata Narrow-leafed Peppermint

15 10 Indigenous. Neat and stable form without shedding bark.

Eucalyptus sideroxylon

Ironbark 15-20 15 Native. A large tree with very high nectar load. Cultivars are available.

Fagus sylvatica Common Beech 15 12 Exotic. Good for shade and autumn colour.Tolerates pruning well.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Tree 20 8 Exotic. Deciduous with interesting shaped leaves, attractive flowers.

Lophostemon confertus

Brush Box 15 10 Native, readily available, proven performer but probably over used.

Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak 12 8 Exotic, deciduous. Good for shade.

Quercus palustris Pin Oak 18 8 Exotic, deciduous. Good for autumn colour.Many in Whitehorse.

Tilia cordata Linden Tree 15 9 Exotic. Deciduous. Interesting seed pods.Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm 13 10 Exotic. Semi-deciduous, neat form and

a popular tree.

Zelkova serrata Japanese Zelkova 14 10 Exotic. Deciduous, neat form and a useful shade tree.

>12m height

H (height) and W (width) is depicted in metre measurements.

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