25 Trees to Enhance to Your Brisbane Garden
If you’re looking to find inspiration for your garden one of the ideal places to start is with the trees. Trees offer numerous benefits to our environment including oxygen production, as well as creating shade and shelter for wildlife. In Brisbane there are an array of trees seen among gardens. All with their own unique characteristics and features. In this blog, we’ve compiled a list of 25 common trees that are commonly found throughout Brisbane gardens, with their scientific names as well as a brief description of their key features. Whether you’re looking for a tree that provides shade, gorgeous flowers or vibrant autumn colors, this list will assist you in finding the ideal tree to plant in your garden.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jacaranda | Jacaranda mimosifolia | An ornamental tree that is popular with stunning purple flowers that flower in spring. |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus spp. | A wide variety of genus trees that are indigenous to Australia and are known for their distinctive smell and bark. |
| Magnolia | Magnolia spp. | A evergreen tree that has large, fragrant flowers that flower in the spring and summer. |
| Frangipani | Plumeria spp. | A deciduous plant with sweet and vibrant flowers that bloom in the summer. |
| Bottlebrush | Callistemon spp. | A genus of evergreen trees with cylindrical flower spikes that resemble brushes from bottles. |
| Lemon tree | Citrus limon | A small evergreen tree with beautiful flowers and acidic, delicious fruit. |
| Norfolk Island Pine | Araucaria heterophylla | A tall evergreen with an unusual symmetrical form that is often used as a decorative tree. |
| Lilly Pilly | Syzygium spp. | A group of evergreen trees that have dense leaf and edible, ripe berries that are very popular with birds. |
| Weeping Willow | Salix babylonica | A deciduous tree with long, drooping branches and narrow leaves. |
| Crepe Myrtle | Lagerstroemia spp. | An ornamental tree that is decorated with spectacular crepe-like, flowers with shades of pink, purple, and white. |
| Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum | A small deciduous plant with delicate deeply lobed leaves that are in shades of red, orange and green. |
| Grevillea | Grevillea spp. | A genus of evergreen trees with gorgeous flowers and leaves that are popular with birds. |
| Banksia | Banksia spp. | A collection of evergreen trees that have distinctive flower arrangements and seeds commonly used in floral arrangements. |
| Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | An evergreen tree with bright rose flowers, which blossom during the spring and summer. |
| Golden Penda | Xanthostemon chrysanthus | A tree that’s evergreen with clusters full of yellow and bright flowers that bloom in the summer. |
| Bunya Pine | Araucaria bidwillii | An enormous evergreen tree, with huge, spiky cones which contain edible seeds. |
| Illawarra Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | A beautiful evergreen tree that has vibrant red flowers that bloom in the summer and late spring. |
| Brush Box | Lophostemon confertus | A evergreen tree that has round crowns with smooth bark and little white flower clusters. |
| Australian Willow | Geijera parviflora | A tree of evergreen with narrow leaves and soft white flowers that bloom in the summer. |
| Blackwood | Acacia melanoxylon | A beautiful evergreen tree that has attractive dark wood and clumps of bright yellow flowers that blossom in winter. |
| Lilly Pilly Acmena | Acmena smithii | A evergreen tree that has dense foliage and small, edible fruit that is popular with birds. |
| Tallowwood | Eucalyptus microcorys | An evergreen tree with a tall straight trunk, straight branches and rough bark, which is well-known for its timber. |
| Flame Pea | Chorizema spp. | A collection of evergreen trees with showy, flame-like flowers. |
Having trees in your garden does not just add beauty, but also provides numerous benefits to the environment and the overall well-being of your home. With the following list of 25 common trees found in Brisbane landscapes, you now have a better idea of the various trees to choose from when you are adding new trees to your yard.
If you’re planning to add new trees to your landscape It is important to think about the area available as well as the specific requirements for each tree. While doing this should you have to remove any trees to make room for new trees our arborists experts can assist you with the process effectively and safely.
At Brisbane Tree Removal Arborists, we are committed to providing reliable and secure tree removal to our customers in Brisbane. Our team of professional arborists has the experience, expertise and equipment needed to tackle every tree removal task. Contact us today for more about our services and how we can assist you in designing a beautiful, safe landscape with healthy trees.
