A newly planted tree in Erskine Park, with three wooden stakes surrounding it and providing the tree support as it grows over time.

Trees have been shown to improve mental well-being by increasing people’s connection with nature and their physical health by providing a welcoming environment for a range of outdoor activities.


Funding for this project will see 5,000 trees planted along nature strips of residential streets, parks, and reserves across Penrith’s most eastern suburbs including Colyton, Erskine Park, North St Marys, Oxley Park, St Clair, and St Marys. These suburbs were strategically selected by Penrith Council based on the potential risk heat poses to our communities.


Factors contributing to this decision include heat mapping to identify hot spots, levels of tree canopy, and the demographic of communities to ensure the safety and well-being of those most likely to have their health impacted by heat.


Undoubtedly, many residents within these suburbs recall the negative impacts of temperatures above 49 degrees Celsius during the summer of 2019. Planting trees can reduce temperatures inside the home by 2 degrees Celsius; this figure increases for homeowners that take advantage of other passive cooling strategies like using light colours on roofing and external walls to limit heat absorption on these surfaces. In addition, increasing shade across these suburbs will immediately benefit thermal comfort levels, making it easier for communities to go about their daily living.


Council is looking forward to sharing the long-term benefits of this project with our residents. Not only will planting trees help to create cooler and more livable streets, but they will also add to the beauty of our parks and vibrant recreational spaces for years to come.


Planting has already commenced throughout many of the selected parks listed in the above suburbs. We have created a list of parks and reserves where tree planting will occur.


Our contractors will begin planting along the nature strips of pre-selected residential streets in Erskine Park, followed by St Clair in the coming months.

Penrith Council’s expert landscape architects have worked alongside our contractors to determine the right tree for the right place. This means that careful consideration has been given to ensure the benefits of planting on mass is experienced while accounting for factors such as overhead powerlines and underground utilities, safety and visibility for road users and pedestrians, and seasonal variations in temperature. Click the link above to find out further information about the species selection process.

In conjunction with these projects, Council will be hosting engagement activities to promote urban greening in the community and at home where you will be able to connect with Council staff about the tree work happening in your area. Take a look at the events section of this page for more information.

Oxley Park

Tree Species

Wondering what tree species we're planting as part of our Green Streets project? Check out the list below.

Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus)

An evergreen Australian tree that provides good shade due to its dense covering of dark green and leathery leaves. It produces small white fluffy flowers in spring and summer before small seed capsules are formed. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 9 to 11 metres.

Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

This tree is expected to grow up to 8m. An exotic deciduous tree featuring glossy dark green leaves that turn a brilliant yellow and red through autumn. The tree has a narrow pyramid shape with branches reaching upwards. In spring, clusters of beautiful tiny white flowers bloom all over the tree followed by small round fruits.

Crepe Myrtle (Tuscaroras/ Lipan/ Natchez)

A spectacular deciduous tree with attractive patterned bark. Dark green summer leaves turn reddish orange in autumn before falling. Beautiful white, bright pink and mauve flowers are produced throughout summer and autumn providing a spectacular floral display. In St Clair, this tree is expected to grow up to 4 to 5 metres.

Ornamental Pear (Pyrus ussuriensis)

A medium-sized deciduous exotic tree with densely spreading glossy green leaves. Over autumn, these leaves change to vibrant citrus tones of lemon yellows, lime greens, and blood oranges. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, we anticipate this tree will grow up to 5 to 7 metres.

Snow in Summer (Melaleuca linariifolia)

An Australian east coast native featuring a dense canopy of thin green needle-shaped leaves. It is also recognisable for its papery bark and masses of small, fluffy cream-coloured flowers that blossom in summer, giving the appearance of snow across the treetops. Given the nature of our local soil and climate, we anticipate that this tree will grow to a height of 6 to 8 metres at full maturity.

Weeping Bottlebrush – Dawsons River (Callistemon viminalis)

A small native evergreen tree with lovely weeping branches. The leaves are green, long and thin. In spring and autumn, the tree will attract nectar-loving birds that will come to drink from the quantities of bright red bottlebrushes. Given the nature of our local soil and climate, we anticipate that this tree will grow to a height of around 3 to 4 metres.

Weeping Lilly Pilly (Waterhousia floribunda)

A medium-sized native evergreen tree with a lush, beautiful weeping habit and dense glossy leaves. This tree features small white blossoms in summer. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 6 to 8 metres

Street Maps

We have provided a street map view of where Council proposes tree planting take place. Please note that this is not a confirmed map and that the locations for the trees will be confirmed after a full site assessment has been carried out by the contractor.

Present and Future

Braddon Street

The tree in the images is a Crepe Myrtle and Weeping Lily Pilly.

Before: A street view of Braddon Street before the street trees were planted. After: A street view of Braddon Street after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.
Before: A street view of Braddon Street before the street trees were planted. After: A street view of Braddon Street after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

St Marys/North St Marys

Tree Species

Wondering what tree species we're planting as part of our Green Streets project? Check out the list below.

Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus)

An evergreen Australian tree that provides good shade due to its dense covering of dark green and leathery leaves. It produces small white fluffy flowers in spring and summer before small seed capsules are formed. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 9 to 11 metres.

Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

This tree is expected to grow up to 8m. An exotic deciduous tree featuring glossy dark green leaves that turn a brilliant yellow and red through autumn. The tree has a narrow pyramid shape with branches reaching upwards. In spring, clusters of beautiful tiny white flowers bloom all over the tree followed by small round fruits.

Crepe Myrtle (Tuscaroras/ Lipan/ Natchez)

A spectacular deciduous tree with attractive patterned bark. Dark green summer leaves turn reddish orange in autumn before falling. Beautiful white, bright pink and mauve flowers are produced throughout summer and autumn providing a spectacular floral display. In St Clair, this tree is expected to grow up to 4 to 5 metres.

Ornamental Pear (Pyrus ussuriensis)

A medium-sized deciduous exotic tree with densely spreading glossy green leaves. Over autumn, these leaves change to vibrant citrus tones of lemon yellows, lime greens, and blood oranges. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, we anticipate this tree will grow up to 5 to 7 metres.

Snow in Summer (Melaleuca linariifolia)

An Australian east coast native featuring a dense canopy of thin green needle-shaped leaves. It is also recognisable for its papery bark and masses of small, fluffy cream-coloured flowers that blossom in summer, giving the appearance of snow across the treetops. Given the nature of our local soil and climate, we anticipate that this tree will grow to a height of 6 to 8 metres at full maturity.

Weeping Bottlebrush – Dawsons River (Callistemon viminalis)

A small native evergreen tree with lovely weeping branches. The leaves are green, long and thin. In spring and autumn, the tree will attract nectar-loving birds that will come to drink from the quantities of bright red bottlebrushes. Given the nature of our local soil and climate, we anticipate that this tree will grow to a height of around 3 to 4 metres.

Weeping Lilly Pilly (Waterhousia floribunda)

A medium-sized native evergreen tree with a lush, beautiful weeping habit and dense glossy leaves. This tree features small white blossoms in summer. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 6 to 8 metres

Street Maps — St Marys/North St Marys

Present and Future

Athel Street

The tree in the images is a Callery Ornamental Pear and Bottlebrush.

Before: A street view of Athel Street before the street trees were planted. After: A street view of Athel Street after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

Cypress Road

The tree in the images is a Callery Ornamental Pear and Bottlebrush.

Before: A street view of Cypress Road before the street trees were planted. After: A street view of Cypress Road after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

Maple Road

Before: A street view of Maple Road before the street trees were planted. After: A street view of Maple Road after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

Erskine Park

Tree Species

Wondering what tree species we're planting as part of our Green Streets project? Check out the list below.

Blackwood (Acacia Melanoxylon)

This tree is expected to grow up to 12m in Erskine Park. It's an attractive Australian tree that has silvery foliage and produces golden balls of fluffy flowers in spring, attracting birds and butterflies.

Trident Maple (Acer Buegerianum)

In Erskine Park, this tree is expected to grow up to 7m. In spring, the Trident Maple’s leaves are a beautiful coppery red that changes to a glossy dark green in summer that turns to a brilliant greenish-red and orange in autumn.

Willow Bottlebrush (Callistemon Salignus)

This tree is expected to grow up to 4m. A small native evergreen tree with soft green elongated leaves featuring pale, pink-toned new growth and papery bark. Creamy white to yellow flower brushes appear in spring, followed by small seed pods that sit tightly along branches.

Cimmaron Green Ash Tree (Fraxinus Pennsylvanica Cimmzan ‘Cimmaron’)

In Erskine Park, this tree is expected to grow up to 8m. An exotic deciduous tree with thick deep-green leaves and dark grey bark. Leaves change colour to vibrant tones of orange and bronze in autumn before falling.

Jacaranda (Jacaranda Mimosifolia)

In Erskine Park, this tree is expected to grow up to 10m. A gorgeous deciduous tree with bright green, feathery and fern-like leaves that turn yellow before falling from the tree. The tree produces beautiful trumpet-shaped purple clusters of flowers from spring to summer before producing seed pods.

Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata)

In Erskine Park, this tree is expected to grow up to 8m. A deciduous tree with green leaves which turn bronze to gold in autumn before falling. In summer, chains of gorgeous bright yellow flowers are produced, followed by papery lantern-like seed pods which hang in clusters.

Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica Var. Indian Summer ‘Lipan’)

This tree is expected to grow up to 4m. A gorgeous deciduous tree with attractive mottled bark. Its dark green leaves turn coppery-brown and bright red in autumn before falling. Pale pink flowers are produced in mid-late summer.

Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica Var. Indian Summer ‘Natchez’)

In Erskine Park, this tree is expected to grow up to 5m. A spectacular deciduous tree with attractive patterned bark. Dark green summer leaves turn reddish-orange in autumn before falling. Beautiful white flowers are produced throughout summer and autumn.

Brush Box (Lophostemon Confertus)

This tree is expected to grow up to 11m. An evergreen Australian tree that provides good shade due to its dense covering of dark green, leathery leaves. It produces small white fluffy flowers in spring and summer before seed capsules are formed.

Callery Pear (Pyrus Calleryana)

This tree is expected to grow up to 8m. An exotic deciduous tree featuring glossy dark green leaves that turn a brilliant yellow and red through autumn. The tree has a narrow pyramid shape with branches reaching upwards. In spring clusters of beautiful tiny white flowers bloom all over the tree followed by small round fruits.

Ornamental Pear (Pyrus Ussuriensis)

This tree is expected to grow up to 7m. A medium-sized deciduous exotic tree with densely spreading glossy green leaves. Over autumn these leaves change to vibrant citrus tones of lemon yellows, lime greens, and blood oranges.

Paper Bark (Melaleuca Stypheliodes)

This tree is expected to grow up to 5m. A medium-sized native evergreen tree with a rounded head. The tree trunk has white to light brown papery bark that peels in layers. It features finely textured dark green pointed spiky leaves and fine, small, creamy bottle brush-like flowers in spring and summer.

Water or Kanooka Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina ‘Luscious’)

This tree is expected to grow up to 8m. An evergreen Australian tree with attractive bark. The leaves are dark green, shiny and large. The new leaf growth is a distinctive copper colour. It bears cream to orange-yellow scented flowers in summer before producing seed capsules.

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia)

This tree is expected to grow up to 6m. A neatly structured semi-deciduous tree, the tree features a delicate scaly bark and has dark green leaves that turn to shades of bronze and gold in autumn and often remain on their branches throughout winter.

Weeping Lilly Pilly (Waterhousia Floribunda)

This tree is expected to grow up to 8m. A medium to a large native evergreen tree with a lush, beautiful weeping habit and dense glossy leaves. This tree features small white blossoms in summer.

Street Maps

We have provided a street map view of where Council proposes tree planting take place. Please note that this is not a confirmed map and that the locations for the trees will be confirmed after a full site assessment has been carried out by the contractor.

Present and Future

Bittern Close

The tree in the images is a Trident Maple.

Before: A street view of Bittern Close before the street trees were planted. After: An imagined street view of Bittern Close after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

Crowbill Place

The tree in the images is a Water Gum Luscious.

Before: A street view of Crowbill Place before the street trees were planted. After: An imagined street view of Crowbill Place after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

Pearl Close

The tree in the images is a Pyrus Ussuriensis.

Before: A street view of Pearl Close before the street trees were planted. After: An imagined street view of Pearl Close after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

Tahoe Place

The tree in the images is a Golden Rain Tree.

Before: A street view of Tahoe Place before the street trees were planted. After: An imagined street view of Tahoe Place after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

Dilga Crescent

The tree in the images is a Weeping Lilly Pilly.

Before: A street view of Dilga Crescent before the street trees were planted. After: An imagined street view of Dilga Crescent after the street trees were planted and the trees matured.

St Clair

Tree Species

Wondering what tree species we're planting as part of our Green Streets project? Check out the list below.

Black Tea Tree (Melaleuca bracteate)

A small native species with a rounded top and dark grey bark. This tree features small fine dark green leaves with spiked tips that are scattered along its thin branches. Soft white clusters of flowering blossoms are displayed throughout spring. The tree’s aromatic oils were traditionally used as a natural insect repellent. Given the local soil and climate conditions, this tree will grow to an approximate height of 4 to 5 metres at full maturity.

Broad-leaved Paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia)

A fast-growing Australian native tree that is easily recognisable for its thick paper-like bark and olive-green leaves. Cream coloured bottle brush type flowers bloom from late summer through autumn, attracting nectar-seeking birds like Honeyeaters and Lorikeets. Given the nature of our local soils and climate conditions, we anticipate this tree to grow to approximately 7 to 10 metres high at full maturity, providing a good amount of shade and cooling.

Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus)

An evergreen Australian tree that provides good shade due to its dense covering of dark green, leathery leaves. It produces small white fluffy flowers in spring and summer before small seed capsules are formed. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 9 to 11 metres.

Brush Cherry (Syzygium australe)

This fast-growing evergreen native will attract plenty of birdlife with its edible crimson coloured berries. The tree's oval-shaped leaves start out as a striking bronze colour which changes to a dark gloss green as they mature. Given the local soil and climate conditions, this tree will grow to an approximate height of 3-5 metres at full maturity.

Cimmaron Green Ash Tree (Fraxinus pennsylvanica cimmzan ‘Cimmaron’)

An exotic deciduous tree with thick deep-green leaves and dark grey bark. Leaves change colour to vibrant tones of orange and bronze in autumn. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 6 to 8 metres, providing a good amount of shading and cooling.

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

A neatly structured semi-deciduous tree. The tree features a delicate scaly bark and has dark green leaves that turn to shades of bronze and gold in autumn and often remain on their branches throughout winter. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to 6 metres.

Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica Var. Indian Summer ‘Natchez’)

A spectacular deciduous tree with attractive patterned bark. Dark green summer leaves turn reddish-orange in autumn before falling. Beautiful white flowers are produced throughout summer and autumn providing a spectacular floral display. In St Clair, this tree is expected to grow up to 4 to 5 metres.

Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria Paniculata)

A deciduous tree with green leaves which turn bronze to gold in autumn before falling. In summer, chains of gorgeous bright yellow flowers are produced, followed by papery lantern-like seed pods which hang in clusters. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 5 to 8 metres.

Ivory Curl Flower (Buckinghamia celsissima)

A bird-attracting native tree with a compact rounded form ideal for street tree planting. This tree features soft dark green leaves and spectacular long cascading white flower spikes that bloom over summer. These trees will attract an abundance of pollinators, inviting increased biodiversity to the area. Given the nature of the soils and local climate conditions, we anticipate this tree will grow to an approximate height of 4 to 5 metres at full maturity.

Japanese Elm (Zelkova serrata)

This exotic species is ideal for street tree planting with its upright and uniform branches. It features bright green serrated leaves that turn yellow, and coppery bronze to red putting on a tremendous autumn display. Given the local soil and climate conditions, we anticipate that this tree will reach an approximate height of 8 to 10 metres at full maturity, providing a good amount of shade and cooling.

Ornamental Pear (Pyrus ussuriensis)

A medium-sized deciduous exotic tree with densely spreading glossy green leaves. Over autumn, these leaves change to vibrant citrus tones of lemon yellows, lime greens, and blood oranges. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, we anticipate this tree will grow up to 5 to 7 metres.

Paper Bark (Melaleuca stypheliodes)

A medium-sized native evergreen tree with a rounded canopy. The tree trunk has white to light brown papery bark that peels in layers. It features finely textured dark green pointed spiky leaves and fine, small creamy bottle brush-like flowers in spring and summer. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to 4 to 5 metres

Snow in Summer (Melaleuca linariifolia)

An Australian east coast native featuring a dense canopy of thin green needle-shaped leaves. It is also recognisable for its papery bark and masses of small, fluffy cream-coloured flowers that blossom in summer, giving the appearance of snow across the treetops. Given the nature of our local soil and climate, we anticipate that this tree will grow to a height of 6 to 8 metres at full maturity.

Trident Maple (Acer buergerainum)

A lovely medium-sized deciduous exotic tree. In spring, the Trident Maple’s leaves are a beautiful coppery red that changes to a glossy dark green in summer. In autumn, the leaves then turn to a brilliant greenish-red and orange. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 5 to 7 metres.

Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardiodes)

This small to medium native evergreen tree is ideal for street tree planting as its dense foliage creates a lovely shade canopy. Featuring dark green glossy leaves and greenish-white blossoms from late autumn, this tree attracts many bird visitors, baring small fruit in early summer. Given the nature of our local soils and climate conditions, we anticipate this tree to reach a height of 5 to 7 metres at full maturity.

Water or Kanooka Gum (Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Luscious’)

An evergreen Australian tree with attractive bark. The leaves are dark green, shiny and large. The new leaf growth is a distinctive copper colour. It bears cream to orange-yellow scented flowers in summer before producing seed capsules. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 5 to 8 metres.

Weeping Bottlebrush — Dawson River (Callistemon viminalis)

A small native evergreen tree with lovely weeping branches. The leaves are green, long and thin. In spring and autumn, the tree will attract nectar-loving birds that will come to drink from the quantities of bright red bottlebrushes. Given the nature of our local soil and climate, we anticipate that this tree will grow to a height of around 3 to 4 metres.

Weeping Lilly Pilly (Waterhousia floribunda)

A medium to large native evergreen tree with a lush, beautiful weeping habit and dense glossy leaves. This tree features small white blossoms in summer. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to between 6 to 8 metres

Willow Bottlebrush (Callistemon salignus)

A small native evergreen tree with soft green elongated leaves. Featuring pale, pink-toned new growth and papery bark. In spring the tree will attract nectar-loving birds that will come to drink from the creamy white to yellow bottlebrush flowers. The flowers are then followed by small seed pods that sit tightly along branches. Given the nature of our soil and local climate, this tree is expected to grow up to 4 metres.

Street Maps

We have provided a street map view of where Council proposes tree planting take place. Please note that this is not a confirmed map and that the locations for the trees will be confirmed after a full site assessment has been carried out by the contractor.

Present and Future

Barrallier Way

The tree in the images is a Weeping Lilly Pilly.

Before: A street view of Barrallier Way before the street trees will be planted. After: A street view of Barrallier Way after the street trees will be planted.

Jorgensen Avenue

The tree in the images is a Weeping Lilly Pilly.

Before: A street view of Jorgensen Avenue before the street trees will be planted. After: A street view of Jorgensen Avenue after the street trees will be planted.
Before: A street view of Barrallier Way before the street trees will be planted. After: A street view of Barrallier Way after the street trees will be planted.

Mulligan Close

The tree in the images is a Ornamental Pear.

Before: A street view of Mulligan Close before the street trees will be planted. After: A street view of Mulligan Close after the street trees will be planted.

Passadena Place

The tree in the images is a Manchurian Pear.

Before: A street view of Pasadena Place before the street trees will be planted. After: A street view of Pasadena Place after the street trees will be planted.

Solander Drive

The tree in the images is a Japanese Elm.

Before: A street view of Solander Drive before the street trees will be planted. After: A street view of Solander Drive after the street trees will be planted.