Designing Your Brisbane Garden
If you’re looking for ideas 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 giving shade as well as shelter to wildlife. In Brisbane, there is an array of trees found within gardens. Each with distinct traits and characteristics. In this blog, we’ve compiled 25 of the most commonly-used trees that are commonly found among Brisbane gardens, along with their scientific names, as well as a brief description of their key features. You may be looking for a tree that provides shade, beautiful flowers, or vibrant autumn colours this list can help you choose the ideal 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 native to Australia and are known for their distinctive smell and bark. |
| Magnolia | Magnolia spp. | An evergreen tree with big, fragrant flowers which bloom in spring and summer. |
| Frangipani | Plumeria spp. | A deciduous tree that is fragrant with and vibrant flowers that bloom in summer. |
| Bottlebrush | Callistemon spp. | A species of evergreen trees, with flowers that are cylindrical and resemble a bottle brush. |
| Lemon tree | Citrus limon | A small evergreen tree that has beautiful flowers and acidic, juicy fruit. |
| Norfolk Island Pine | Araucaria heterophylla | A tall evergreen tree that has a distinctive symmetrical shape that is often used for ornamental purposes. |
| Lilly Pilly | Syzygium spp. | A group of evergreen trees with dense foliage and edible berries that are well-liked by birds. |
| Weeping Willow | Salix babylonica | A deciduous tree with long, drooping branches and small leaves. |
| Crepe Myrtle | Lagerstroemia spp. | An ornamental tree that is decorated with spectacular crepe-like blooms in shades of purple, pink, and white. |
| Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum | A small deciduous shrub with delicate deep lobed leaves shades of red, orange and green. |
| Grevillea | Grevillea spp. | A genus of evergreen trees with stunning flowers and attractive foliage that are popular with birds. |
| Banksia | Banksia spp. | A group of evergreen trees that have distinctive blossoms and pods frequently used in floral arrangements. |
| Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | An evergreen tree with bright red flowers that bloom during the spring and summer. |
| Golden Penda | Xanthostemon chrysanthus | A tree that’s evergreen with clusters of vibrant yellow blooms that bloom during summer. |
| Bunya Pine | Araucaria bidwillii | A large evergreen tree with large, spiky cones that have edible seeds. |
| Illawarra Flame Tree | Brachychiton acerifolius | An evergreen tree with striking bright red flowers which bloom in the summer and late spring. |
| Brush Box | Lophostemon confertus | A evergreen tree that has a rounded crown as well as smooth bark. It also has tiny white flowers. |
| Australian Willow | Geijera parviflora | An evergreen tree with thin leaves and cream-white flowers that bloom in the summer. |
| Blackwood | Acacia melanoxylon | An evergreen tree with beautiful 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 fruits that are loved by 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 sporting showy, flame-like flowers |
A garden with trees will not only enhance the beauty of your garden, but also provides numerous benefits for the environment and general well-being of your house. With this list of 25 common trees found among Brisbane gardens, 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 garden it is essential to take into consideration the area available as well as the requirements specific to each tree. In addition when you’re required to get rid of any trees in order in order to create space for new trees Our arborists are experts and can assist you in the process effectively and safely.
At Brisbane Tree Removal Service, we are dedicated to providing secure and efficient tree removal services to our customers in Brisbane. Our team of professional arborists has the knowledge, experience and tools to manage every tree removal task. Contact us today to learn more about the services we provide and what can we do to assist you in designing a beautiful, safe landscape with healthy trees.
