Randwick City Council's Street Tree Identification Manual lists the characteristics, average mature dimensions and cultural requirements of each of the tree species nominated for planting within our Street Tree Masterplan (pdf 8943kb).

This manual has been divided into six (6) separate volumes and they can be accessed by clicking onto the following links:

Volume 1 Tree Species A-B (pdf 13.8Mb)
Volume 2 Tree Species C-D (pdf 14.1Mb)
Volume 3 Tree Species E-F (pdf 14.2Mb)
Volume 4 Tree Species G-L (pdf 14.5Mb)
Volume 5 Tree Species M-R (pdf 12.6 Mb)
Volume 6 Tree Species S-Z (pdf 9.65Mb)

What's in the manual?
Why was the manual developed?

What's in the manual?

The Randwick City Council area has been divided into planting precincts that define different environments (both existing and proposed). Precinct maps identify different topographical areas within the City and the manual nominates the species of trees/shrubs that have been selected for planting in each precinct.

Each species is identified by its botanical name and common name. The manual also includes details of the tree, including the origin of the species and the season in which it flowers (if appropriate). A general description and a photograph of a typical example of each tree species provide an idea of its mature dimensions and overall form, along with photographs and brief descriptions of the tree's fruit, flowers, leaves and bark.

The size dimensions specified in the manual are the average mature sizes that could be expected within the Randwick City area, taking into account various elements such as topography, exposure to wind, soil type, depth of soil, annual rainfall, etc.

The manual also describes the tree's cultural requirements and preferred planting situation, with particular emphasis on its suitability as a street and/or park tree and whether it is suitable for planting in confined areas or under overhead powerlines.

At the rear of the manual is a matrix of all species which includes the species name, average mature dimensions, whether it is native or exotic, evergreen or deciduous, the severity of any potential tree root damage, suitability under powerlines, fruit/leaf drop severity and estimated average lifespan.

Why was the manual developed?

By far the majority of species contained in both the Street Tree Masterplan and the Street Tree Identification Manual are Australian natives or, where appropriate, species indigenous to the Randwick area.

Using native/indigenous species gives Council the opportunity to reinforce existing wildlife habitat corridors and buffer zones throughout the area - with particular emphasis on the sparsely planted exposed coastal strip.

Council is also committed to the removal and replacement of a variety of established street tree species that are either at the end of their Safe Useful Life Expectancy (SULE) or which are manifestly inappropriate as street trees.

This removal/replacement strategy will allow Council to eventually achieve significant streetscapes of appropriate tree species that will cause minimal damage to private property and public infrastructure, while at the same time allowing Council the opportunity to create individual vegetative palettes quite distinctive to the Randwick City area.