25 Trees to Enhance to Your Hawkesbury Garden
If you’re seeking inspiration for your garden one of the ideal places to start is with the trees. They offer many benefits to our environment including oxygen production, as well as creating shade and shelter for wildlife. In Hawkesbury the city, there’s numerous varieties of trees located among gardens. All having their own unique particularities and attributes. In this blog we’ve made the top 25 most common species of trees that can be found in Hawkesbury gardens, along with their scientific names, as well as a brief description of their main characteristics. If you’re looking for a plant that will provide shade, gorgeous flowers or vibrant autumn colors the list below will help you find the perfect tree for your garden.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jacaranda | Jacaranda mimosifolia | A popular ornamental tree with gorgeous purple flowers that bloom in spring. |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus spp. | A wide variety of genus trees indigenous to Australia and is known for their distinctive bark and strong scent. |
| Magnolia | Magnolia spp. | A evergreen tree that has large, fragrant flowers which bloom during the summer and spring. |
| Frangipani | Plumeria spp. | A deciduous tree that is fragrant with beautiful flowers that bloom during summer. |
| Bottlebrush | Callistemon spp. | A genus of evergreen trees with flowers that are cylindrical and resemble an old bottle brush. |
| Lemon tree | Citrus limon | A small evergreen plant with aromatic flowers and acidic delicious fruit. |
| Norfolk Island Pine | Araucaria heterophylla | A tall evergreen plant with an unusual symmetrical form that is often used as a decoration tree. |
| Lilly Pilly | Syzygium spp. | A collection of evergreen trees with dense green foliage, and edible fruit loved by birds. |
| Weeping Willow | Salix babylonica | A deciduous tree that has branching that is long and droops, as well as short leaves. |
| Crepe Myrtle | Lagerstroemia spp. | An ornamental tree with showy, crepe-like flowers in shades of purple, pink and white. |
| Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum | A small deciduous tree with delicate deeply lobed leaves in shades of orange, red and green. |
| Grevillea | Grevillea spp. | A Genus of evergreen trees that have stunning flowers and attractive foliage that attract birds. |
| Banksia | Banksia spp. | A group of evergreen trees that have distinctive floral arrangements as well as seed pods that are commonly used in floral arrangements. |
| Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | An evergreen tree with bright red flowers that bloom in the summer and spring. |
| Golden Penda | Xanthostemon chrysanthus | An evergreen tree with clumps full of yellow and bright flowers which bloom in summer. |
| Bunya Pine | Araucaria bidwillii | Large evergreen tree that has big, spiky cones that contain edible seeds. |
| Illawarra Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | An evergreen tree with striking bright red flowers which bloom during the late summer and spring. |
| Brush Box | Lophostemon confertus | A evergreen tree that has an elongated crown as well as smooth bark. It also has little white flower clusters. |
| Australian Willow | Geijera parviflora | An evergreen tree with narrow leaves and cream-white flowers that flower in summer. |
| Blackwood | Acacia melanoxylon | An evergreen tree with attractive, dark wood and clusters of yellow flowers that bloom in winter. |
| Lilly Pilly Acmena | Acmena smithii | A tree with evergreen leaves that have dense leaves and small, edible berries that are popular with birds. |
| Tallowwood | Eucalyptus microcorys | An evergreen tree with tall, straight trunk and rough bark that is popular for its timber. |
| Flame Pea | Chorizema spp. | A group of evergreen trees that display flame-like flowers |
The presence of trees in your garden is not just beautiful, but also brings many benefits to the environment as well as the general health and well-being of your property. With the following list of 25 common trees found among Hawkesbury landscapes, you have a better idea of the various trees to choose from when you are adding the new trees in your garden.
If you’re looking to add additional trees to your garden, it’s important to consider the space available and the particular requirements for each tree. Also when you’re required to get rid of any trees in order to make way for new ones Our arborists are experts and can assist you in the process safely and efficiently.
At Hawkesbury Tree Services, we are committed to providing efficient and safe tree removal services to our clients in Hawkesbury. Our team of professional arborists is equipped with the expertise, experience and the equipment required to tackle every tree removal task. Contact us today to find out what we offer and to assist you in making a beautiful and secure garden with healthy trees.
