Quick Reference
- Fastest bloomers to establish: Wattle, Crepe Myrtle, Bottlebrush, and Lilly Pilly — all can exceed 1m of growth per year in good conditions
- Best all-round evergreen pick: Magnolia grandiflora — combines structure, shade, and white blooms
- Safest root systems near structures/pipes: Magnolia Teddy Bear, Leptospermum, Bottlebrush
- Riskiest root systems near structures: Poinciana, mature Jacaranda, many Gum Trees
- Best performers in pots: Dwarf Crepe Myrtle, compact Grevillea, Dwarf Cherry Blossom
- General planting rule: place a tree at least its mature height away from any structure
Full Species Database
Suggested Notion table properties: Name (title), Type (Native/Exotic), Flower Colour (multi-select), Season (multi-select), Climate Zone (multi-select), Evergreen (checkbox), Mature Height, Root Risk (Low/Med/High), Pot Suitable (checkbox), Screening Use (checkbox), Wildlife Value (checkbox)
| Name |
Type |
Flower Colour |
Season |
Climate Zone |
Evergreen |
Mature Height |
Root Risk |
Pot Suitable |
Screening |
Wildlife |
| Wattle (Acacia spp.) |
Native |
Yellow |
Spring/Winter |
Most zones |
No |
3–15m |
Low–Med |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Grevillea 'Moonlight' |
Native |
Cream-Yellow |
Year-round (warm) |
Warm Temperate, Mediterranean |
Yes |
3–6m |
Low |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Native Frangipani |
Native |
Cream-Yellow |
Spring–Summer |
Subtropical, Tropical |
Yes |
8–15m |
Low |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Bottlebrush |
Native |
Red |
Spring–Autumn |
All zones |
Yes |
2–8m |
Low |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Illawarra Flame Tree |
Native |
Red |
Summer |
Tropical, Subtropical |
No |
10–20m |
Med |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) |
Native |
Golden-Orange |
Spring |
Subtropical, Warm Temperate |
No |
15–30m |
Med |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Lemon Myrtle |
Native |
White |
Summer |
Subtropical |
Yes |
5–8m |
Low |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lilly Pilly |
Native |
White |
Summer |
Wide range |
Yes |
3–8m |
Low |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ivory Curl Tree |
Native |
Cream |
Summer |
Tropical, Subtropical |
Yes |
6–10m |
Low |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Blueberry Ash |
Native |
Pink-White |
Spring |
Warm–Cool Temperate |
Yes |
4–8m |
Low |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tibouchina |
Native |
Purple |
Summer–Autumn |
Subtropical |
No |
3–5m |
Low |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Banksia spp. |
Native |
Yellow/Orange |
Winter |
Mediterranean/Dry, coastal |
Yes |
2–10m |
Low |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Hakea spp. |
Native |
White/Pink |
Winter–Spring |
Mediterranean/Dry |
Yes |
2–6m |
Low |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jacaranda |
Exotic |
Purple |
Spring–Summer |
Warm Temperate |
No |
8–15m |
High |
No |
No |
Low |
| Magnolia grandiflora |
Exotic |
White |
Spring–Summer |
Warm–Subtropical |
Yes |
10–20m |
Low |
No |
No |
Low |
| Crepe Myrtle |
Exotic |
Mixed |
Summer–Autumn |
Wide range |
No |
3–10m |
Low |
Yes (dwarf) |
Yes |
Low |
| Cherry Blossom |
Exotic |
Pink/White |
Spring |
Cool climates |
No |
3–10m |
Low |
Yes (dwarf) |
No |
Low |
| Flowering Ash |
Exotic |
White |
Spring |
Temperate |
No |
5–12m |
Low |
No |
No |
Low |
| Magnolia Teddy Bear |
Exotic |
White |
Spring–Summer |
Warm Temperate |
Yes |
4–8m |
Low |
Yes (early stage) |
Yes |
Low |
| Poinciana |
Exotic |
Red/Orange |
Summer |
Tropical |
No |
10–15m |
High |
No |
No |
Low |
| Camellia |
Exotic |
Pink/Red/White |
Winter |
Cool Temperate |
Yes |
2–5m |
Low |
Yes |
Yes |
Low |
| Leptospermum |
Native |
White/Pink |
Spring |
Wide range |
Yes |
1–4m |
Low |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Photinia fraseri |
Exotic |
White |
Spring |
Wide range |
Yes |
3–5m |
Low |
No |
Yes |
Low |
| Pittosporum Silver Sheen |
Exotic |
Insignificant |
Spring |
Wide range |
Yes |
4–8m |
Low |
No |
Yes |
Low |
Climate Zone Quick-Match
| Climate Zone |
Region Example |
Recommended Species |
| Tropical |
QLD, NT coast |
Poinciana, Illawarra Flame Tree, Native Frangipani |
| Subtropical |
SE QLD, coastal NSW |
Jacaranda, Magnolia, Tibouchina, Lemon Myrtle |
| Warm Temperate |
Sydney, Perth coastal |
Crepe Myrtle, Grevillea, Magnolia Teddy Bear |
| Cool Temperate |
Melbourne, Canberra |
Cherry Blossom, Camellia, Flowering Ash |
| Mediterranean / Dry |
WA, SA inland |
Wattle, Hakea, Grevillea |
Seasonal Bloom Calendar
| Season |
Blooming Species |
| Spring |
Wattle, Cherry Blossom, Jacaranda, Grevillea |
| Summer |
Crepe Myrtle, Illawarra Flame, Lemon Myrtle, Poinciana |
| Autumn |
Crepe Myrtle, Tibouchina |
| Winter |
Banksia, Camellia, Wattle |
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