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Trees cool and shade our homes and buildings reducing electricity bills, increasing property value, provide habitat for wildlife, and are our best way of adapting to the impacts of climate change. Currently, the City of PAE has an estimated tree canopy cover of 10-12%. Our urban areas are becoming hotter and drier due to a changing climate and higher density development. More trees are being removed from private land than public. This leaves many streets and suburbs vulnerable to impacts from increased heat during summer months.
In 2021, Council set a tree canopy target of an increase of 35% by 2050. To achieve this ambitious target Council is committed to planting at least 3000 new trees in our streets and reserves per year and encouraging private landowner to plant 500 new trees on private land per year.
The ‘Get Shady’ Project was established as an incentive program to increase tree planting on private land. In 2022 we provided 150 property owners in our hottest suburbs with a free advanced (1m high) tree to plant on their land.
In 2023 we will double the number of trees available and provide 300 property owners across our City with a free advanced mature tree (nursery value $50-$60) to plant on their land.
To be eligible for a Get Shady tree giveaway, you must be able to plant and maintain your tree on private property within the City of PAE. It is important you read the terms and conditions before registering for a tree.
The 2023 Get Shady Tree Giveaway program is now full subscribed. Thank you to everyone who has registered to receive a tree. A third round of the Get Shady program will open in early 2024.
We have made this tree planting information sheet and tree planting tutorial video to demonstrate how to plant your new tree to give it the best chance to flourish in your yard for years to come. The best time for planting in Adelaide is during our cooler autumn and winter months, and after our first rains, usually May through to August. This will allow your tree to establish with the help of natural winter rain. Happy planting!
Acacia melanoxylon
OUT OF STOCK
A large, attractive, shade tree with dark brown wood. A hard tree with many pale yellow flowers in cluster from late winder to early spring.
Not suitable for narrow streetscapes, under power lines or close to pipes or drains.
Height: 7-18m
Canopy spread: 4-10m
Jacaranda mimosifolia
*Non-native (South America)
OUT OF STOCK
Medium to large tree. An elegant sub-tropical tree that produces clusters of fragrant purple flowers in summer. An excellent choice for providing shade with its dense fern-like leaves. A common street tree in Adelaide.
Height: 8-10m
Canopy spread: 8-10m
Banksia integrifolia
OUT OF STOCK
Medium-large tree suited to coastal areas and sandy soils. It is fast growing, distinctive for its size, long green leaves with a silver underside and iconic gold flower spikes.
Not suitable for narrow streetscapes, under power lines or close to pipes or drains.
Height: 7-15m
Canopy spread:5-10mTristaniopsis laurina
OUT OF STOCK
Medium tree (between 5m-11m)
A popular, low-maintenance shade tree for gardens with smooth, light grey bark and large, lush, deep green leaves. Scented yellow flowers in summer can attract birds and butterflies.
Height: 6-8m
Canopy spread: 4-5m
‘Euky Dwarf’ Eucalyptus leucoxylon
Native Australian tree
OUT OF STOCK
Small to medium native tree. Perfect for smaller gardens where a standard SA Blue gum would be too large. An excellent shade tree to help cool a hot garden. Clusters of cream or pinkish-red flowers from autumn to spring.
Height: 6-7m
Canopy spread: 4-5m
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
Native Australian tree
OUT OF STOCK
Medium tree. An attractive, hardy and reliable tree with rounded shape and evergreen leaves. Cream flowers in autumn and bright orange fruit in spring.
Height: 7-8 m
Canopy spread: 4-5 m
Banksia marginata
OUT OF STOCK
Medium to small. A hardy and versatile native suitable for coastal locations. Dense foliage make it a an attractive shrub or small tree with long green leafs bearing silver underside. Attracts native birds and insects for food source and habitat.
Height: 1- 8m
Canopy spread: 1-5m
Hibiscus tiliaceus
OUT OF STOCK
Medium to small. Dense evergreen tree with attractive dark green leaves and bright yellow Hibiscus flowers.
Spreading crown makes for an excellent shade tree.
Can tolerate full coastal exposure as well as poor draining soils.
Height: 4-8m
Canopy spread: 3-4 mCallistemon ‘Harkness’
OUT OF STOCK
Small tree. A beautiful domed shaped tree with weeping branches and red bottlebrush flowers in autumn and spring.
Height: 5-6 m
Canopy spread: 3-4 mLagerstroemia indica
*Non-native (Eastern Asia)
OUT OF STOCK
Small tree (up to 7m). A popular ornamental tree often planted on street verges. Beautiful clusters of pink flowers in late summer which can attract birds and butterflies.
Height: 5-6m
Canopy spread: 4-5m
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Phone - 08 8405 6600
Email - consultation@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Website - www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Our Community Engagement Policy
Note name and address are required to comply with Council’s Public Consultation Policy. All submissions will be treated as public documents upon receipt.
Closing the loop, we will make efforts to 'close-the-loop' with project contributors and followers. We may occasionally send information to acknowledge a contribution, provide key updates on engagement and project processes and outcomes.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield would like to acknowledge that these projects and engagements are taking place on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the continued relationship that Aboriginal people have with Country, culture and beliefs. We further acknowledge the important contributions that Aboriginal people continue to play within our shared community.
