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Small Tree Replacement Guide

Page Updated: September 21, 2006

Warringah Council has developed an innovative planting-replacement list to assist residents who wish to plant or replace a tree with a suitable species. The following guide offers general information about plants that fall under the 'Small' catagory, which means they will grow to less than 6m. Some plants may exceed 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
Acacia falcata small to medium n.a. no Prefers sandy loam-to-loam soils yellow, Apr - Jul Grey foliage makes this plant useful in providing contrast. Flowers are delicately perfumed.

acacia falcata

 

 

 
Acacia implexa small - less than 6 m Hickory Wattle yes Will grow in most soils and conditions in an open sunny position. yellow, Jan - Mar Makes a good short lived shade tree or useful as a screen or windbreak. Bird attracting. acacia implexa
Acacia longifolia small - less than 6 m Sydney Golden Wattle yes Prefers well drained soils in an open, sunny position.. yellow, Jul - Nov Quick growing and short lived. Flowers delicately scented. Bird attracting. acacia longifolia
Allocasuarina littoralis small - less than 6 m Black She-oak no Will grow in most soils and conditions. not grown for flowers Useful as a small shade tree. The bark is excellent for growing orchids on. allocasuarina littoralis
Angophora hispida small - less than 6 m Dwarf Apple no Prefers sandy well drained soils in an open, sunny position. white, Oct-Dec A handsome small tree with informal twisted habit. Good for coastal planting. angophora hispida
Banksia serrata small - less than 6 m Old Man Banksia no Prefers sandy well drained soils in an open sunny position. yellow, Dec-Jun Interesting gnarled tree. Makes an excellent coastal plant. Renown for "old man Banksia" flowers. Bird attracting.

banksia serrata
Callistemon salignus small - less than 6 m Willow Bottlebrush no Prefers moist sandy soils in an open sunny position. cream or pink Sept-Oct Excellent small tree with attractive pink new growth. Bird attracting.

callistemon salignus
Callitris muelleri small - less than 6 m Mueller's Cypress yes Prefers sandy soils in a open, sunny, rocky position. not grown for flowers Similar to C. Rhomboidea with the exception that it does not have weeping foliage. callitris muelleri
Callitris rhomboidea small - less than 6 m Port Jackson Cypress yes Prefers sandy well drained soils in a protected, semi shaded position. not grown for flower Attractive native Cypress with narrow-columnar habit. Has a neat formal appearance. callitris rhomboidea
Ceratopetalum gummiferum small - less than 6 m NSW Christmas Bush no Prefers moist, well drained sandy to loam soils in a protected sunny position. flowers are calyces only, white, later turning red A handsome small tree with informal twisted habit. Good for coastal planting. ceratopetalum gummiferum
Eucalyptus luehmanniana small - less than 6 m Yellow-top Ash no Prefers poor, shallow soils in an open, sunny position. white, Jul-Nov Ideal mallee for home garden. It has large stiff leaves with stately habit. eucalyptus luehmanniana
Eucalyptus oblonga/sparsifolia small - less than 6 m Sandstone Stringybark no Prefers poor, shallow, sandy, well drained soils in a n open, sunny position. white, Jan-Apr Small stringy bark. Ideal as shade tree. Bird attracting.
Eucalyptus obstans small - less than 6 m Port Jackson Mallee no Prefers poor, sandy, well drained soils in an open, sunny position. white, Aug-Dec Excellent small tree for poor soils. Good for coastal situation. Has smooth grey bark and an attractive form. Bird attracting.
Eucalyptus stricta small - less than 6 m Blue Mountains Mallee Ash no Prefers poor, shallow soils in an open, sunny position. white, Dec-Apr Excellent for smaller gardens because of its size. Has an attractive form and smooth bark. ecalyptus stricta
Ficus coronata small - less than 6 m Sandpaper Fig no Prefers moist, well drained loam/clay loam soils in a protected, sunny position. not grown for flowers Foliage reminiscent of sandpaper. Good for small gardens. ficus coronata
Melaleuca linariifolia small - less than 6 m Snow in Summer yes Will grow in a variety of moist soils in an open sunny position. creamy white Oct-Dec Excellent hardy small tree with brilliant summer flowers. Bird attracting. melaleuca linariifolia
Synoum glandulosum small - less than 6 m Scentless Rosewood no Prefers well composted soils in a protected, shaded position. pink or red, Mar-Jul Handsome foliage plant for rainforest garden. Beautiful red fruit in Spring and Summer. synoum glandulosum
Syzygium oleosum small - less than 6 m Blue Cherry no Prefers poor, shallow soils in an open, sunny position. white, Dec-Mar Ideal for rainforest gardens. Dense green, glossy foliage. Blue fruit edible fruit is particularly tasty. Bird attracting.
Tristania neriifolia small - less than 6 m Water Gum no Prefers poor, shallow soils in an open, sunny position. yellow, Dec-Jan Small Water Gum with beautiful flowers. Also makes a good foliage plant. trisania neriifolia
Trochocarpa laurina small to medium Tree Heath no Prefers well composted, moist, well drained soils in a protected, shaded position. white, Jan-Apr An attractive tree with dark green glossy leaves and light tan new growth. Ideal for rainforest gardens. trochocarpa laurina
Acacia floribunda small to medium White Sallow Wattle yes Prefers a protected, shaded position. Will grow in most soils yellow, Aug-Sept Suitable for windbreaks or screen. Bird attracting. acacia floribunda
Acacia parramattensis small to medium Parramatta Green Wattle yes Will grow in most soils and conditions in an open sunny position. yellow, Oct-Feb Makes a good short lived shade tree or useful as a screen. Bird attracting. acacia parramattensis
Eucalyptus scias small to medium Forest Oak no Prefers loam soils in a protected sunny position. not grown for flowers Plum colour foliage in winter. Good shade tree for the home garden. The nuts provide food source for a threatened Cockatoo species eucalyptus scias
Banksia integrifolia small to medium Coastal Banksia no Prefers sandy well drained soils in an open sunny position. yellow, Jan-Jun Excellent for coastal planting. Silvery underside to foliage. Bird attracting. banksia integrifolia
Callicoma serratifolia small to medium Black Wattle no Prefers moist sandy soils in an open sunny position. lime yellow, Oct-Dec Dense shrub with attractive foliage and showy wattle-like flowers. Ideal for the southern side of house. Butterfly attracting callicoma serratifolia
Elaeocarpus reticulatus small to medium Silvertop Ash no Prefers moist clay loam soil in a protected, sunny position. white, Oct-Dec An excellent coastal garden plant with attractive fringed flowers followed by brilliant blue berries. elaeocarpus reticulatus
Melaleuca styphelioides small to medium Prickly-leaved Paperbark no Prefers moist sandy/loam soils in an open, sunny position. cream, Nov-Dec Handsome small paperbark tree with neat foliage. Bird attracting. melaleuca styphelioides
Trisaniopsis laurina small to medium Water Gum no Prefers moist, sandy/loam soils in a protected, sunny position. yellow, Dec-Feb Attractive ornamental tree with dark green foliage. Bird attracting. trisaniopsis laurina
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. acmena smithii
Eucalyptus sieber 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. eucalyptus sieber
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. stenocarpus salignus