Peters Avenue (even) & 42 Abbott Street

Using our Street Tree Selection Matrix we narrow the suitable species down to two options suited for each site.

The species available are shown below. 

We will do our best to provide you with your selected species. Due to weather events or stock availability, we sometimes have difficulty sourcing certain species. For example, in March 2025, Cyclone Alfred damaged many trees we were sourcing from Queensland nurseries. Unfortunately, this means we cannot guarantee your selected species will be available at the time of planting. In this case, you'll receive Option 2. Thanks for your understanding.

Trees available for selection:

Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’

TREE SIZE Estimated height 12 to 15 metres and crown width 8 to 10 metres. Narrow dome shaped canopy.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Oblong shaped leaves with serrated leaf margins. Oval shaped fruit and inconspicuous, non-showy flowers.

FEATURES A fast growing deciduous tree. Japanese Zelcova matures to a graceful, uniform V-shaped tree with distinctive bark and foliage that turn from a dark green in Summer to an array of colours ranging from soft yellows and rusty reds in Autumn.

Kurrajong
Brachychiton populneus

TREE SIZE Can be a small to medium tree, although expected to grow to around 10m in Newcastle’s urban environment.

LEAVES AND FRUIT Produces white bell-shaped flowers from spring to early summer. Large leaves that vary in shape. Can become semi-deciduous in early summer. 

FEATURES This evergreen tree has a round canopy shape and can be used as a feature tree. Provides good shade and can grow in most environments. Bark is greenish. 

Make your selection below:

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