Transforming Your Hawkesbury Garden
If you’re looking for inspiration for your garden One of the most effective places to start is with the trees. They provide numerous benefits to our environment including oxygen production, as well as providing shade and shelter to wildlife. In Hawkesbury, there is numerous varieties of trees seen in gardens, each with their own unique particularities and attributes. In this blog post we’ve created a list of 25 common trees found within Hawkesbury gardens, together with their scientific names as well as an overview of their key features. If you’re looking for a plant that will provide shade, stunning flowers, or vibrant autumn colours this list can aid you in choosing the right tree to plant in your garden.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jacaranda | Jacaranda mimosifolia | An ornamental tree that is popular with gorgeous, purple flowers that flower in spring. |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus spp. | A wide variety of genus trees that are indigenous to Australia and are renowned for their distinct bark and strong scent. |
| Magnolia | Magnolia spp. | An evergreen tree with large, fragrant flowers which flower in the spring and summer. |
| Frangipani | Plumeria spp. | A deciduous tree that is fragrant with flowering, vibrant flowers that blossom during summer. |
| Bottlebrush | Callistemon spp. | A genus of evergreen trees with the shape of a flower spike that resembles a bottle brush. |
| Lemon tree | Citrus limon | A small evergreen tree that has floral scent and acidic, sweet fruit. |
| Norfolk Island Pine | Araucaria heterophylla | A tall evergreen tree with a distinctive symmetrical shape and is usually employed as a tree for decoration. |
| Lilly Pilly | Syzygium spp. | A collection of evergreen trees that have dense green foliage, and edible fruit that are popular with birds. |
| Weeping Willow | Salix babylonica | A deciduous tree with large, drooping branches as well as narrow leaves. |
| Crepe Myrtle | Lagerstroemia spp. | An ornamental tree decorated with stunning crepe-like, flowers with shades of pink, purple, and white. |
| Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum | A small deciduous tree that has delicate deeply lobed leaves that are in shades of orange, red and green. |
| Grevillea | Grevillea spp. | A species of evergreen trees, with gorgeous flowers and leaves that attract birds. |
| Banksia | Banksia spp. | A collection of evergreen trees with unique flowers and seed pods frequently used for floral arrangements. |
| Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | An evergreen tree with bright flowering red blooms during spring and summer. |
| Golden Penda | Xanthostemon chrysanthus | An evergreen tree with clumps full of yellow and bright flowers that bloom in the summer. |
| Bunya Pine | Araucaria bidwillii | A huge evergreen tree with massive, spiky cones. They have edible seeds. |
| Illawarra Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | An evergreen tree with spectacular bright red flowers which bloom in late spring and summer. |
| Brush Box | Lophostemon confertus | An evergreen tree with a rounded crown as well as smooth bark. It also has clusters of small white flowers. |
| Australian Willow | Geijera parviflora | An evergreen tree with narrow leaves and cream-white flowers that bloom in the summer. |
| Blackwood | Acacia melanoxylon | A beautiful evergreen tree that has 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 foliage and edible fruits that are loved by birds. |
| Tallowwood | Eucalyptus microcorys | An evergreen tree with a tall straight trunk and rough bark, which is popular for its timber. |
| Flame Pea | Chorizema spp. | A collection of evergreen trees with dazzling flame-like flowers |
A garden with trees is not just beautiful, but also brings many benefits to the environment as well as the overall well-being of your home. With this list of 25 common trees found throughout Hawkesbury landscapes, you know more about the various trees to choose from when you are adding additional trees to your garden.
If you’re looking to add new trees to your garden it is essential to take into consideration the available space and the requirements specific to each tree. In addition should you have to remove any trees in order to create space for new ones Our arborists are experts and can help you do this safely and efficiently.
At Hawkesbury Tree Services, we are dedicated to providing safe and efficient tree removal services to our clients in Hawkesbury. Our team of arborists who are professional has the knowledge, experience, and equipment necessary to manage any tree removal project. Contact us today to learn what we offer and to help you in making a beautiful and secure garden that is populated with healthy trees.