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Trees to Avoid

Writer's picture: Phillip MatthewsPhillip Matthews


When selecting a tree from a nursery for planting, there are a few things to consider: the longevity of the species, the size and height that it will attain, its general suitability to the environment and, the number one of priorities: safety. There are certain species of trees that, to put it nicely, have a bit of a reputation. They are known to readily fail; either by dropping branches (known as limb failure) or by completely falling over (known as complete tree failure). In an urban environment around people, cars and infrastructure, these kinds of trees should be avoided at all cost. A list of the most common are included below:



The Nastiest Offenders

  • Eucalyptus grandis (flooded gum)

  • Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney blue gum) Not in WA

  • Eucalyptus botryoides

  • Eucalyptus camalulensis var. obtusa

  • Eucalyptus camalulensis var. camalulensis

  • Eucalyptus racemosa (scribbly gum) Not in WA

  • Erithrina indicia (coral tree)

The Occasional Offenders

  • Corymbia citriodora (lemon scented gum)

  • Corymbia maculate (spotted gum)

  • Eucalyptus robusta

  • Eucalyptus major

  • Eucalyptus propinqua

  • Eucalyptus punctata (grey gums)

  • Eucalyptus tereticornis (forest red gum, Queensland blue gum)

  • Eucalyptus seeana (narrow leaved gum)

  • Eucalyptus alba (salmon gum)

  • Angophora leiocarpa (smooth barked apple gum)

  • Angophora costata

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