Trees for Residents Program
The City’s Trees for Residents program is designed to empower and assist residents to enhance the tree and plant cover on their own properties. As part of the program, City of Belmont residents can request up to two free trees to plant on their private property.
Please complete the online submission form below or collect a hard copy form from the Civic Centre to request a free tree for your residential property. Applications are open until Friday 1 May 2026, or while stocks last.
*Please note Western Australian Golden Wattle is now
out of stock.
For more information on the program or for help with your submission, please contact our Parks, Leisure and Environment team on
environment@belmont.wa.gov.au.
Residents who register for the program can collect their tree on Saturday 30 May 2026. More details will be provided on registration.
To be eligible for the program you must be a resident in the City of Belmont. Renters are eligible to take part, but must obtain written permission from the property owner.
To satisfy this criteria you must present proof of address when collecting your free tree (driver's licence, utility bill etc).
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There is a limit of two trees per property
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Trees provided by the City must be planted within your private property, and not on the council verge.
- Trees must be collected on Saturday 30 May 2026.
- The tree must be planted directly in the ground and not in pots or containers.
2026 Tree Species Guide
A fast growing, medium sized shrub or small tree with a short trunk and weeping habit. Produces long green leaves and globe shaped yellow flowers in spring.
Scientific name: Acacia saligna
Height: 3-10m
Conditions: Full or partial sun, blooms in Spring
Wildlife: Attracts a variety of birds, mammals and pollinators
Evergreen small tree or large shrub with striking flowers and blue-green leaves.
Scientific name:
Hakea laurina
Height: 6m
Conditions: Tolerates full sun, blooms in Autumn and Winter
Wildlife: Attracts bees, birds and butterflies
Evergreen tree with yellow fluffy flowers and red bud caps. Native to areas north of Perth.
Scientific name:
Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Height: 4m to 10m
Conditions: Tolerates full sun, blooms in Autumn
Wildlife: Attracts bees, birds and butterflies
Large tree with serrated grey green leaves and deep red-orange and pink flowers.
Scientific name:
Banksia menziesii
Height: up to 10m
Conditions: Tolerates full sun, blooms from Autumn to Winter
Wildlife: Attracts honeyeating birds
Trees for Residents Submission Form
Submissions for the Trees for Residents program are closed, all stock has been allocated. Thank you for your interest.
For more information, contact the City at environment@belmont.wa.gov.au or 9477 7222.
Thank you for supporting a clean, green and healthy City!