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Large Tree Replacement Guide

Page Updated: September 11, 2006

Warringah Council has developed an innovative who wish to plant or replace a tree with a suitable species. The following guide offers general information about plants that fall under the 'Large' catagory, which means they will potentially grow to over 12m. Some plants may not grow to this height due to conditions particular to your property. This should be used as a guide only. Please check with council for more detailed information.

Click on a tree in the list below to find out about the tree.

Tree Species Tree Size Common Name Screen Prefers Flowers Comments Image
Acmena smithii small to large Lillypilly yes Prefers loam to clay loam soils in a protected shady position. white, Nov-Feb Ideal as a specimen tree, screen or hedge. Has flushes of new pink growth during the growing season. Bird attracting. tree image
Eucalyptus sieberi small to large Silvertop Ash no Prefers sandy, well drained soils in an open sunny position. white, Sept-Jan Silvery bark and foliage, variable height depending on soil. Useful for shade and erosion control on slopes. Bird attracting.
Stenocarpus salignus small to large Scrub Beefwood no Prefers well drained loam/clay loam soils in an protected, sunny position. white, Oct-Jan Beautiful small rainforest tree when grown in Sydney. Flowers resemble those of Grevillea.
Angophora costata medium to large Sydney Red Gum no Prefers sandy to clay loam stony soils in an open sunny position. white, Nov-Dec Handsome specimen tree. Beautiful salmon-pink smooth bark. Flowers profusely. Bird attracting.
Angophora floribunda medium to large Rough-barked Apple no Prefers sandy loam to loam soils in an open, sunny position. white, Oct-Dec Useful shade tree. Often has an interesting gnarled an twisted habit. Butterfly attracting.
Casuarina glauca medium to large Swamp Oak no Prefers sandy well drained soils in an open, sunny position. not grown for flowers Excellent shade tree for coastal sites. The bark is useful for growing Orchids on.
Ceratopetalum apetalum medium to large Coachwood no Prefers moist clay loam soils in a warm, protected position. white, Nov-Dec Very attractive tree for larger gardens. Makes a good coastal plant.
Corymbia gummifera medium to large Bloodwood no Prefers well drained sandy to loam soils in an open, sunny position. white, Feb-Mar Good shade tree. Flowers profusely and is very attractive to nectar eating birds.
Eucalyptus capitellata medium to large Brown Stringybark no Prefers poor, shallow soils in an open, sunny position. white, Dec-Feb Interesting gnarled specimen tree for larger gardens. Attractive to nectar eating birds.
Eucalyptus scias medium to large Large-fruited Mahogany no Prefers deep, loamy soils in a protected sunny position. creamy yellow,
Jun-Dec		 Similar to E. robusta when well developed. Rare in Warringah.
Schizomeria ovata medium to large Crab Apple no Prefers moist clay loam soils in a warm, protected position. white,
Sept-Oct		 Handsome rainforest tree. Similar to coachwood in appearance.
Eucalyptus botryoides large Bangalay no Prefers well drained, saline soils in an open, sunny position. cream, Dec-Mar Quick growing shade tree for coastal location. Attractive to nectar eating birds and possums.
Eucalyptus paniculata large Grey Ironbark no Prefers well drained, saline soils in an open, sunny position. creamy yellow,
May-Aug		 Shade tree for larger gardens. Has interesting deeply furrowed grey bark. The flowers attract nectar eating birds.
Eucalyptus pilularis large Blackbutt no Prefers well drained sandy loam in a protected sunny position. creamy white,
Sept-Mar		 Very large tree that prefers deeper soils. Bird attracting.
Eucalyptus piperita large Sydney Peppermint no Prefers sandy, well drained soils in an open sunny position. white,
Jan-Feb		 A desirable plant for rural properties for shade and shelter. The foliage has an attractive peppermint foliage. Bird attracting
Eucalyptus punctata large Grey Gum no Prefers loam/clay loam soils in an open, sunny position. white,
Jan-Feb		 Loses plates of bark in spring to reveal orange under-bark. Bird attracting.
Eucalyptus resinifera large Red Mahogany no Prefers moist, sandy, well drained soils in an open, semi shaded position. white,
Nov-Jan		 Tall straight trunk with fibrous bark. Ideal as a shade tree.
Eucalyptus robusta large Swamp Mahogany no Grows in most soils in a open, sunny position. white,
Apr-Sept		 Good fast growing shade tree for coastal situations. Important autumn food source for lorikeets and parrots including some threatened birds.
Ficus rubiginosa large Port Jackson Fig no Prefers sandy/loam soils in an open, sunny position. not grown for flowers Very large tree that is an important food source for bats.
Syncarpia glomulifera large Turpentine no Prefers well drained clay soils in a protected, semi shaded position. cream, Oct-Dec Beautiful large tree for better soils.