Trees

Trees are a major influence on our streetscapes, contributing significantly to the appearance and value of properties.  Indigenous and introduced trees provide shade for humans and structures, shelter for wildlife and in urban areas act as wildlife corridors.  Trees reduce the effects of pollution, humidity, glare, soil erosion, improve water quality and are an essential part of our living environment.

The City of Canada Bay Development Control Plan (DCP) contains controls which aim to conserve and enhance the tree scape and environmental amenity of the City of Canada Bay.  A permit issued by Council is required to prune or remove a tree, unless the particular tree works fall under the exempt provisions detailed in clause 3.8.1 - Removal of Trees, contained within the City of Canada Bay DCP.  If the works involve the pruning or removal of a tree that is or forms part of a heritage item or that is within a heritage conservation area, then development consent is required, as per clause 5.9(7) of the Canada Bay Local Environmental Plan, 2008.
 
For more information on the exemption provisions or if you require a Tree Pruning and Removal Permit application form, you can download a copy of the fact sheet or application form from the Council Forms web page (Trees). Return the form to Council along with the appropriate fee to make your application.

 

Planting Trees in Canada Bay

Species native to Australia, suitable for the Canada Bay area

COMMON NAME  
 GENUS SPECIES
HEIGHT GUIDE
FEATURES
Large leafed Lilly Pilly
 Acmena smithii
12-18m
Tall graceful tree with a weeping habit. Shiny green leaves. Screening plant.
Willow myrtle
 Agonis flexuosa
7-12m
Small tree with a weeping habit and twisted trunk. Drought tolerant.
Dwarf Apple Gum
 Angophora hispida
6-10m
Small tree that has a low spreading habit. Drought tolerant tree.
Lemon scented Myrtle
 Backhousia citriodora
6-8m
Fast growing small tree with shiny leaves and strong lemon scent. Masses of white flowers in spring.
Willow bottlebrush
 Callistemon citrinus
8-10m
Drought tolerant small tree. Attracts birds with large red bottlebrush flowers.
Blueberry Ash
 Elaeocarpus reticulatus
8-12m
Small tree screening plant. Tolerate sun/semi-shade.
Bush Cherry
 Syzygium paniculatum
15-18m
Small-medium tree. Rounded crown. Bird attractive. Specimen tree.

Indigenous species found in the Canada Bay area

COMMON NAME  
 GENUS SPECIES
HEIGHT GUIDE
FEATURES
Smooth - Barked Apple
 Angophora costata
15-25m
Tall graceful tree with a smooth pink bark. Shade or specimen tree. Attracts birds.
Rough - Barked Apple
 Angophora floribunda
7-15m
Medium sized tree. Drought tolerant and has a fibrous bark.
Christmas bush
 Ceratopetalum gummiferum
7-12m
Small slender tree with masses of red flowers in early summer. Screening plant.
Grey Gum
 Eucalyptus punctata
15-20m
Medium-tall tree Shade tree. Drought tolerant.
Sydney Peppermint  
 Eucalyptus piperita
15-18m
Small to medium Shade tree. Drought tolerant.
Turpentine
 Syncarpia glomulifera
20-30m
Tall tree with domed crown. Shade tree. Drought tolerant.