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Medium Tree Replacement Guide

Page Updated: September 20, 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 'Medium' catagory, which means they will grow from 6m to 12m. Some plants may not grow to this height, or exceed it 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 the thumbail to view a larger image.

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 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 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.
Allocasuarina torulosa 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.
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.
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.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus small to medium Blueberry 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.
Eucalyptus racemosa small to medium Snappy Gum no Prefers deeper sandy soils in a protected, sunny position cream, Aug-Dec Similar to E. haemastoma with the exception of its smaller leaves and flowers.
Eucalyptus umbra small to medium Broad-leaved White Mahogany no Prefers clay soils in an open, sunny position. white, Aug-Sept Graceful spreading tree ideal for shade. Bird attracting.  
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.
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.
Acacia decurrens medium Green Wattle yes Prefers loam soils in a protected position. yellow, Jul-Sept Short-lived. Good quick growing screen. Bird attracting.
Acacia mearnsii medium Black Wattle no Will grow in most soils and a variety of conditions. yellow, Oct-Nov Ideal as a short lived shade tree. Very hardy.
Eucalyptus haemastoma medium Scribbly Gum no Prefers poor, shallow soils in an open, sunny position. white, Nov-Mar Useful feature plant for informal gardens. Notable for its white bark with 'Scribbles'. Attractive to a wide variety of nectar eating birds and animals.
Glochidion ferdinandi medium Cheese Tree no Prefers sandy/loam, well composted soils in an open, sunny position. yellow, Oct Has a bushy habit and interestingly shaped fruit.
Livistona australis medium Cabbage Tree Palm no Prefers moist, well drained loam/clay loam soils in a protected, sunny position. yellow, Aug-Oct Beautiful stately native palm. Ideal as a specimen plant.
Melaleuca quinquenervia medium Broad-leaved Paperbark no Prefers moist sandy soils in an open sunny position. cream, Feb-May Beautiful tree with attractive papery bark for wet locations. Bird attracting.
Angophora costata medium to large Sydney Red Gum no Prefers sandy to clay loam stony soils in an open sunny position. white, Nov-Dec Handsome specimen tree. Beautiful salmon-pink smooth bark. Flowers profusely. Bird attracting.
Angophora floribunda medium to large Rough-barked Apple no Prefers sandy loam to loam soils in an open, sunny position. white, Oct-Dec Useful shade tree. Often has an interesting gnarled an twisted habit. Butterfly attracting.
Casuarina glauca medium to large Swamp Oak no Prefers sandy well drained soils in an open, sunny position. not grown for flowers Excellent shade tree for coastal sites. The bark is useful for growing Orchids on.
Ceratopetalum apetalum medium to large Coachwood no Prefers moist clay loam soils in a warm, protected position. white, Nov-Dec Very attractive tree for larger gardens. Makes a good coastal plant.
Corymbia gummifera medium to large Bloodwood no Prefers well drained sandy to loam soils in an open, sunny position. white, Feb-Mar Good shade tree. Flowers profusely and is very attractive to nectar eating birds.
Eucalyptus capitellata medium to large Brown Stringybark no Prefers poor, shallow soils in an open, sunny position. white, Dec-Feb Interesting gnarled specimen tree for larger gardens. Attractive to nectar eating birds.
Eucalyptus scias medium to large Large-fruited Mahogany no Prefers deep, loamy soils in a protected sunny position. creamy yellow,
Jun-Dec		 Similar to E. robusta when well developed. Rare in Warringah.
Schizomeria ovata medium to large Crab Apple no Prefers moist clay loam soils in a warm, protected position. white,
Sept-Oct		 Handsome rainforest tree. Similar to coachwood in appearance.
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.
Eucalyptus sieberi 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.
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.