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Native Flowering Trees for a Living Bouquet
Looking to create a beautiful, year-round display of flowers in your garden? We, at Ecological Tree Services, have got you covered!
First, think about what you want from your garden. Are you aiming for shade, fruit, flowers, birds, or a waterwise garden? These are just a few things to consider when planning your space.
If you’re planting new trees and shrubs, go for Australian native. They’re great for the ecosystem and thrive in the local environment. Plus, native plants are easier on your wallet since they’re adapted to the conditions, which means lower water costs.
Remember, don’t overcrowd your garden with too many trees. They need space to grow, and too much shade can affect other plants.
Check out this handy guide to help you pick the best flowering trees for your garden masterpiece!
Bottlebrush
Size: They usually grow between 1 to 4.5 meters tall with a spread of 1 to 4.5 meters.
Flowers: Bright red bottlebrush shaped flowers that cover the tree when in full bloom. Some species have orange, yellow, green, pink of white flowers.
Season: They flower in Spring or early Summer
Conditions: They tend to favour temperate and moist conditions, though some species of bottlebrush are drought resistant.
Lilly Pilly
Size: They grow about 1 to 15 meters tall.
Flowers: They grow white flowers and red pink berries which are edible.
Season: They flower in Spring and early Summer and fruit shortly afterward.
Conditions: They can handle full sun or full shade and withstand dry spells and frost. They can usually manage well in most climates making them a good choice for anyone.
Illawarra Flame Tree
Size: They grow about 30 to 35 m tall.
Flowers: They have a stunning display of bright red flowers that cover the whole tree making it look as though it’s on fire.
Season: They flower in late Spring and early Summer.
Conditions: They grow happily in public parks or on streets, as well as in coastal rainforests or drier more seasonal forests.
Hakea
Size: They grow about 2 – 3m in height.
Flowers: They have medium sized pink and white flowers that look like pin cushions, with the pink in the middle with white spiky pins that stick out.
Season: They flower in winter and offer a gorgeous display of flowers.
Conditions: These are so hardy and thrive so well on neglect, they’re sometimes considered weeds.
Firewheel Tree
Size: They can grow up to 40m tall
Flowers: They grow spiky looking orange flowers that are quite the showstopper.
Season: They flower in late Summer and early Autumn.
Conditions: These are Australian rainforest trees, so they require nice wet conditions to thrive in.
Telopea speciosissima
Size: They grow around 1.5m tall.
Flowers: They grow large, bright hot pink flowers that have thick fleshy florets and are incredibly eye catching.
Season: They flower in Spring.
Conditions: These need enough moisture and good drainage and are drought and frost resistant when they’re established.
Planting native trees ensures a lower water cost whilst also offering food and habitats for native insects, animals and birds. Make the right choice, choose indigenous plants!
For expert advice on planting native trees in your garden, get in touch with us. Feel free to give the Ecological Tree Services office a call on 07 3520 8661 if you have any questions.
-Alex the Arborist
