Quercus macrolepis (Valonia Oak)

Quercus macrolepis (Valonia Oak)
This Oak has many synonyms with a name change from Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis (Kotschy.)  The acorn caps (valonea) are high in tannins and are used in the tanning of leather.

Origin:
Italy, Balkans, Turkey
Habit:
Medium wide-spreading tree.  Broad domed graceful canopy.  Moderate growth rate, mature size ranges between10-15m high x 12-18m wide.
Description: [...]

Angophora costata (Smooth-barked Apple)

Angophora costata (Smooth-barked Apple) Ashburton MCH Corner of High St & Highgate Grove Ashburton

Zelkova serrata (Japanese Zelkova)

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
Moderate to long lived species, developing as an attractive shade tree with showy autumn foliage and attractive bark.

Origin:
East Asia, Japan, Korea.
Habit:
Moderate to fast growing medium to large deciduous tree typically developing a short single trunk with ascending branches forming an ovoid to rounded canopy.  In its natural environment the species [...]

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box)

Queensland Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus).
Medium sized evergreen native tree. Useful in urban sites where adaptable species is required. Fire retardant. Moderate – Long lived.  Free of pest and disease. Rarely requires formative pruning. Commonly available.

Origin
Coastal forest edges from northern New South Wales to North Queensland.
Habitat:
Moderate to fast growing medium sized evergreen tree typically developing a [...]

Western coolibah, Smooth-barked coolibah

Western coolibah, Smooth-barked coolibah (Eucalyptus victrix)
A small to medium tree that is relatively untried in urban landscapes.  It’s striking smooth white trunk and high tolerance of drought and heat suggest a tree of enormous potential for urban landscapes.

Specimen of Western coolibah growing in garden bed at Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth.
Photograph: Jeremy Thomas. Arborist, [...]

Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine)

A handsome, statuesque tree.  Due to its size and form the Norfolk Island Pine can provide a good contrast to other landscape elements and is a feature of many Australian coastal towns.

Norfolk Island Pine showing tall, tiered effect.
Origin
Norfolk Island
Description:
Specific epithet refers to the distinction between the juvenile and adult leaves.  Juvenile leaves narrow, incurved, generally [...]

Acacia binervia (Coast Myall)

Blue-green, hairy foliage is an unusual characteristic that provides contrast to adjacent green vegetation. The fibrous or fissured bark is also distinct from many wattles. Masses of bright yellow flower spikes are a feature in spring.
This species is adapted to dry sites and has a high drought tolerance.
Useful small to medium tree in urban landscapes.

Origin [...]

Waterhousea floribunda (Weeping Lilly Pilly)

Lustrous, dark green foliage, with pendulous branchlets against the dark bark make for an attractive tree. The crown is typically quite dense.

Although tolerant of extended dry periods, it prefers moist soils to develop best specimens.
Good tree for urban landscapes. Useful species for screens and informal hedges.
Flower and fruit are bird and insect attracting.
Widespread in [...]

Acer truncatum x Acer platanoides ‘Keithsform’

An excellent, medium sized deciduous tree. Very useful urban tree where an adaptable but ornamentally attractive tree is required. Tolerates enclosed, confined root spaces. Bark is thin and can be easily damaged by mechanical injury. Transplants easily with moderate to fast growth rate.
Cultivar. Dark glossy leaves, drought resistance, orange to red fall colour and [...]

Eucalyptus polyanthemos ssp. vestita (Red Box)

An excellent, medium sized evergreen tree for urban landscapes. Tolerates drought and changes to growing environment.
Transplants easily with moderate to fast growth rate.
Widespread and common in central and eastern Victoria extending into New South Wales. Found in extensive stands in poor stony and shallow soils, requires well drained soil for good performance.
Two other subspecies; subsp. [...]