Designing Your Hawkesbury Garden
If you’re seeking inspiration for your garden, one of the best places to start is the trees. They offer many benefits to our environment including oxygen production, as well as creating shade and shelter to wildlife. In Hawkesbury There is many varieties of trees that are commonly encountered within gardens. Each with distinct characteristic and characteristics. In this blog we’ve created a list of 25 common species of trees that can be found among Hawkesbury gardens, with their scientific names, as well as a brief description of their key features. Whether you’re looking for a tree which provides shade, gorgeous flowers or vibrant autumn colors this list can assist you in finding the ideal tree to plant in your garden.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jacaranda | Jacaranda mimosifolia | A popular ornamental tree with gorgeous purple flowers that flower in spring. |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus spp. | A diverse genus of trees indigenous to Australia and are known for their distinct bark and distinctive scent. |
| Magnolia | Magnolia spp. | An evergreen tree with big, fragrant flowers which bloom during the summer and spring. |
| Frangipani | Plumeria spp. | A deciduous tree with fragrant, colorful flowers that bloom during summer. |
| Bottlebrush | Callistemon spp. | A Genus of evergreen trees that has flowers that are cylindrical and resemble a bottle brush. |
| Lemon tree | Citrus limon | A small evergreen with fragrant flowers and acidic, juicy fruit. |
| Norfolk Island Pine | Araucaria heterophylla | A tall evergreen tree that has an unusual symmetrical form that is often used as a decorative tree. |
| Lilly Pilly | Syzygium spp. | A collection of evergreen trees that have dense green foliage, and edible fruit well-liked by birds. |
| Weeping Willow | Salix babylonica | A deciduous tree that has lengthy, drooping branches, and narrow leaves. |
| Crepe Myrtle | Lagerstroemia spp. | An ornamental tree decorated with stunning crepe-like blooms in shades of purple, pink and white. |
| Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum | A small deciduous tree that has delicate, deeply lobed leaves in shades of red, orange, and green. |
| Grevillea | Grevillea spp. | A family of evergreen trees with attractive flowers and foliage that attract birds. |
| Banksia | Banksia spp. | A collection of evergreen trees that have unique blossoms and pods that are frequently used in floral arrangements. |
| Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | An evergreen tree with vibrant red flowers that bloom in the spring and in summer. |
| Golden Penda | Xanthostemon chrysanthus | An evergreen tree with clumps with bright, yellow blossoms that bloom in the summer. |
| Bunya Pine | Araucaria bidwillii | An enormous evergreen tree, with huge, spiky cones which have edible seeds. |
| Illawarra Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | A evergreen tree that is adorned with stunning bright red flowers that bloom during the late summer and spring. |
| Brush Box | Lophostemon confertus | An evergreen tree with round crowns as well as smooth bark. It also has little white flower clusters. |
| Australian Willow | Geijera parviflora | A evergreen tree that has narrow leaves and cream-white flowers that flower in summer. |
| Blackwood | Acacia melanoxylon | An evergreen plant with attractive dark wood and clumps of blooming yellow flowers in winter. |
| Lilly Pilly Acmena | Acmena smithii | A tree with evergreen leaves that have dense foliage and edible berries that are popular with birds. |
| Tallowwood | Eucalyptus microcorys | An evergreen with a tall straight trunk, straight branches and rough bark, which is well-known for its timber. |
| Flame Pea | Chorizema spp. | A group of evergreen trees with dazzling 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. The list below includes 25 trees that are commonly found among Hawkesbury gardens, you now know more about the different trees you can pick from when adding additional trees to your garden.
If you’re planning to add new trees to your garden, it’s important to consider the available space and the requirements specific to each tree. At the same time should you decide to take down any trees in order to make room for new trees, our professional arborists can help you do this in a safe and efficient manner.
At Hawkesbury Tree Lopping, we are dedicated to providing efficient and safe tree removal services to our clients in Hawkesbury. Our team of professional arborists have the experience, knowledge and the equipment required for every tree removal task. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you in making a beautiful and secure landscape with healthy trees.
