Applications for the 2025 Trees for Residents program have closed. Applications for the 2026 Trees for Residents Program will open in the new year. 

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).

• There is a limit of one tree per property

• Trees provided by the City must be planted within your residential property, and not on the council verge.

• Trees must be collected on Sunday 24 May 2025
• The tree must be planted directly in the ground and not in pots or containers.

Small shrubby desert tree with large pink bushy flowers.

Scientific name: Hakea francisiana
Height: 3m to 8m
Conditions: Tolerates full shade, blooms in Spring
Wildlife: Attracts honeyeating birds

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