ancient oaks and planes on the nature strip plus jacaranda and silver birch in the garden creating havoc with excessive roots in both sewer and stormwater. Which native trees preferably 2 - 5 metres would be suitable?
Hi Barb
Here are a list of options as native street trees in Melbourne. Some will grow to taller than 5m but their full height will depend on the growing conditions. The soil along most nature strips tends to be very compacted so the roots tend to grow outwards in the shallow level of less compacted top soil pushing up pavement and creating tripping hazards. Soil preparation before planting and regular watering should help.
Banksia integrifolia
Buckinghamia celsissima
Callitris oblonga
Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Hakea eriantha