City of Sydney
- GPO Box 1591Sydney 2001
- 02 9265 9333
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We welcome tree donations from the public. Our tree donation policy has been designed to encourage community participation in the greening of Sydney.
Details for tree selection, planting, maintenance and donor recognition are in the policy, which can be downloaded below, along with the application form required to make a donation.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Melaleuca linariifolia / Snow in Summer
Planting location
John Street Reserve
Date planted
30 September 2021
Planted tree height
1m
Asset number
TS39769
Reason for donation
To celebrate Norma Disher Hawkins. In recognition of Norma's outstanding contributions to Glebe and the wider community.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Fraxinus pennsylanica 'Crimmzam' / Green Ash
Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park
Date planted
26 August 2021
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TS42782
Reason for donation
To commemorate the 70th birthday of Ron Elisha. The family will visit this tree for years to come and remember Ron’s love of Sydney, our enduring love of Ron and our happy times spent together in this city.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Liriondendron tulipifera /Tulip Tree
Mitchell Street Park
Date planted
17 June 2021
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TS40740
Reason for donation
Nick loved Glebe and his work for the community there.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Flindersia australis /Australian Teak
Planting location
Jubilee Park
Date planted
14 May 2021
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS42173
Reason for donation
This tree was planted to live on in her honour as she does in the
memory of everyone she met. Madeline grew into a brilliant woman.
She is remembered as a diligent scholar, a loving partner, and a compassionate friend.
She is missed dearly, each and every day
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus rubiginosa /Port Jackson Fig
Planting location
Victoria Park
Date planted
9 April 2021
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS42300
Reason for donation
To celebrate the birth of cousins
Matilda Magnolia Shrimpton and
Otto Michael Stephen Shrimpton,
born in May and October 2019
Tree botanic name /Common name
Flindersia australis /Australian Teak
Planting location
Waterloo Oval
Date planted
15 March 2021
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
TS42257
Reason for donation
To celebrate Laura Liu's 30 years' existence on planet Earth.
Love this life, be there now.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus rubiginosa /Port Jackson Fig
Planting location
Pirrama Park
Date planted
11 October 2019
Planted tree height
2m
Reason for donation
In loving memory of Axel Di Blasio 18/09/2019. Too precious for this earth but living in our hearts forever.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Stenocarpus sinuatus /Queensland Firewheel Tree
Planting location
Dibbs Street Reserve
Date planted
12 August 2019
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS39653
Reason for donation
In loving memory of Robert George Sanders. He found the unusual flower of this tree very interesting and now others will have the opportunity to enjoy them too.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Zelkova serrata /Japanese Zelkova
Planting location
Ethel Turner Reserve
Date planted
30 August 2019
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TS39679
Reason for donation
This Japanese Zelkova tree is being planted to commemorate the life of our beautiful sister. Jennifer had an infinity with nature, especially trees and it was one of her last wishes. We chose this particular tree because of its origins as this was very close to her heart. May this tree spread its branches and flourish in Jennifer's memory.
Tree botanic name
Tabebuia palmeri
Planting location
Redfern Park
Date planted
25 July 2019
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TS38868
Reason for donation
The tree was planted in memory of a well-regarded colleague and much loved friend Rae Broadfoot.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla /Moreton Bay Fig
Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park
Date planted
5 June 2019
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TP15556
Reason for donation
The tree is to commemorate the life of Tricia Turley, beloved mum and Oma. She loved birds and now they can sit with her, she loved the water and now she can watch over it, she loved Sydney and now she is here.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda
Planting location
Prince Alfred Park
Date planted
10 April 2018
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TS37103
Reason for donation
Louise loved trees.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda
Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park
Date planted
25 June 2018
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS36808
Reason for donation
Gaby travelled far, but Sydney was always precious to her. This tree is to celebrate what my mother loved and thought beautiful: Jacarandas, Sydney and Nature. May this tree inspire others to love the planet.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Argyrodendron actinophyllum /Black Booyong
Planting location
Prince Alfred Park
Date planted
30 July 2018
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TS36793
Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of our beloved Yvonne Angelina Lee. A shining light of inspiration, forever in our hearts.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Brachychiton acerifolia /Illawarra Flame Tree
Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park
Date planted
9 April 2018
Planted tree height
4.5m
Asset number
TS36809
Reason for donation
The tree is in commemoration of David Brooke. He lived and schooled in Sydney. The tree is a way of giving something to a city he loved and regarded as home.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Acer x freemanii /'Jeffersred' /Autumn Blaze Lipstick Maple
Planting location
Strong Memorial Reserve
Date planted
21 May 2018
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TP15554
Reason for donation
In loving memory of Lance, his Ciocc and his three-quarter long blacks.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla /Moreton Bay Fig
Planting location
Hyde Park (North)
Date planted
23 February 2018
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TP15551
Reason for donation
To celebrate the birth of cousins Odette Clementine Shrimpton and Beatrice Lily Mai Shrimpton, May 2016.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla /Moreton Bay Fig
Planting location
Hyde Park (North)
Date planted
23 February 2018
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TP15552
Reason for donation
In fond memory of Gulhan from all her friends in Sydney, she is greatly missed.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Syncarpia glomulifera /Turpentine Tree
Planting location
The Rope Walk
Date planted
8 March 2018
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TP15553
Reason for donation
In loving memory of our dear friend and colleague, from all of us at Morton Real Estate.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda
Planting location
Beare Park
Date planted
15 September 2017
Planted tree height
4m
Reason for donation
For Richard on his 40th birthday. His smile lit up our world.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Brachychiton acerifolia /Illawarra flame tree
Planting location
Hanson Cab Place
Date planted
20 June 2017
Planted tree height
3m
Reason for donation
The tree was planted in loving memory of Henry Luxford Barker from all of us at Westmead Hospital.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla /Moreton Bay Fig
Planting location
Belmore Park
Date planted
27 April 2017
Planted tree height
2.5m
Asset number
TP08173
Reason for donation
In Memory of Joyce Toby aka Smithy who was a member of the Sydney Tivoli Ballet.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Eucalyptus microcorys /Tallowwood
Planting location
Sydney Park north of Wetland 2
Date planted
9 October 2015
Planted tree height
4m
Reason for donation
For our beloved Erin who made everyone feel loved and valued.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Brachychiton acerifolius /Illawarra Flame Tree
Planting location
Hyde Park South
Date planted
30 September 2015
Planted tree height
4m
Reason for donation
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Princess Margaret Parade.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Eucalyptus microcorys /Tallowwood
Planting location
Sydney Park west of Wetland 4
Date planted
18 September 2015
Planted tree height
4m
Reason for donation
In memory of Jessie, who tragically died on 12 February 2015. Loved and missed by her family and friends.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda
Planting location
Hyde Park North
Date planted
12 June 2015
Planted tree height
3m
Reason for donation
To celebrate the year they lived in Sydney as temporary residents from China.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Angophora costata /Sydney Red Gum
Planting location
Redfern Park
Date planted
30 April 2015
Planted tree height
4m
Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of our wonderful mother and grandmother, Winnie.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Angophora costata /Sydney Red Gum
Planting location
Glebe foreshore
Date planted
3 April 2015
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
2148021
Reason for donation
In memory of Victoria Richards
Tree botanic name /Common name
Eucalyptus propinqua /Grey Gum
Planting location
Paradise Park Pyrmont
Date planted
29 April 2014
Planted tree height
2.5m
Asset number
2120025
Reason for donation
In memory of Debra Berryman
Tree botanic name /Common name
Araucaria cunninghamii /Hoop Pine
Planting location
Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
Date planted
22 June 2013
Planted tree height
4m
Reason for donation
In memory of drug-related deaths
Tree botanic name /Common name
Araucaria heterophylla /Norfolk Island Pine
Planting location
Prince Alfred Park (behind Coronation Centre)
Date planted
20 December 2012
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
2110029
Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of Beverly Karonidas
Tree botanic name /Common name
Angophora floribunda /Rough Barked Apple
Planting location
Federal Park (near skate ramp)
Date planted
22 October 2012
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
2060068
Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of Luke Robert Fisher 19/2/1981-25/8/2002
Tree botanic name /Common name
Angophora costata /Sydney Red Gum
Planting location
Arthur Paddy Gray Reserve
Date planted
23 June 2012
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
1894021
Reason for donation
In memory of David Mander-Jones
Tree botanic name /Common name
Argyrodendron actinophyllum /Black Booyong
Planting location
Sydney Park west of wetland 4
Date planted
17 May 2012
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
61143
Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of Elizabeth O Mahony
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus microcarpa var Hillii /Hill's Fig
Planting location
Sydney Park north of wetland 2
Date planted
3 April 2012
Planted tree height
4.5m
Asset number
61131
Reason for donation
To celebrate the lives of Sonia Marra and Helen Tamaki
Tree botanic name /Common name
Quercus acutissima / Sawtooth Oak /Ginkgo
Planting location
Frog Hollow Reserve
Date planted
27 July 2016
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
TP08044
Reason for donation
Planted as a living memorial to commemorate the men and women who lived and died at Bobby Goldsmith House.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Brachychiton discolor /QueenslandLacebark
Planting location
Short Street Reserve
Date planted
17 December 2008
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
7176
Reason for donation
In memory of Elva (student)
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ginkgo biloba /Ginkgo
Planting location
Fanny Place Playground
Date planted
4 June 2020
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS40238
Reason for donation
We would like to commemorate his love for Surry Hills by planting a tree and sitting under it and watching the world go by.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Flindersia australis /Australian Teak
Planting location
Sydney Park
Date planted
23 September 2020
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
TS41145
Reason for donation
In loving memory pf Benjamin McWilliam who wanted to become a tree.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus rubiginosa /Port Jackson Fig
Planting location
Bicentennial Park
Date planted
11 April 2022
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TP11632
Reason for donation
Rachel Parsons and family
Tree botanic name /Common name
Quercus palustris /Pin Oak
Planting location
Victoria Park
Date planted
1 July 2022
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS43848
Reason for donation
Donated by friends of Steve Curran. Volunteer extraordinaire and most excellent human. His immense kindness, dedication and generosity will always be remembered With grateful and heartfelt thanks from your MSF friends.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda tree
Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park
Date planted
26 August 2022
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS44208
Reason for donation
Dedicated to our beautiful Laura Hinds, who passed away from cancer on 26 September 2016 when she was just 25. Laura will always be our beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece and friend. Laura's beaming smile, quick wit, compassion and intelligence left an impression on everyone she met. Laura had an immense love for her family and friends. May this tree be a special place for all who knew and loved her, to gather and remember in its shade.
“May you grow and dance once more, against a sky of blue. Forever grounded in this place, held by our love for you.”
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus rubiginosa /Port Jackson Fig
Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park
Date planted
22 August 2022
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS44209
Reason for donation
The tree was planted in celebration of the life and love of our wonderful parents Richard and Ann. We can picture you both here, enjoying the view in this special place. With our love Rose, Jen and Suz.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla/Moreton Bay Fig
Planting location
Pirrama Park
Date planted
10 June 2022
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS43446
Reason for donation
In loving memory of Dreane and Gerry Marshall. A much loved nan and dad who were local to Pyrmont. Both will forever live on in the memories of those who loved them dearly.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Fraxinus pennsylvanica /Green Ash
Planting location
Kirsova Park 3
Date planted
29 March 2023
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS400321
Reason for donation
In loving memory of James “Jimmy” Birch. 5 November 1966 – 27 July 1967. Forever in our hearts. “Listen to the children laugh and play.”
Tree botanic name /Common name
Acer buergeranium / Trident Maple
Planting location
Blackwattle Playground
Date planted
27 July 2023
Planted tree height
3m
Asset number
TS45206
Reason for donation
Junior Connolly-Huret.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Quercus acutissima / Sawtooth Oak
Planting location
Wynyard Park
Date planted
27 July 2023
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS40211
Reason for donation
In loving memory of our nanay.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Agathis robusta / Kauri Pine
Planting location
Sydney Park
Date planted
2 August 2023
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS44804
Reason for donation
In loving memory of Alex Jenkins. A beautiful, kind and vibrant young boy who loved the outdoors. Alex passed away on 27 February 2023 from a paediatric brain tumour. He was only 6 years old, but he touched the lives of many people. His family and friends miss his laugh, kindness, and enthusiasm. This is a spot to remember and reflect on Alex’s short but beautiful life.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Melaleuca styphelioides / Prickly Paperbark
Planting location
John Street Reserve
Date planted
25 September 2023
Planted tree height
2m
Asset number
TS39770
Reason for donation
The tree was planted in loving memory of our daughter and sister, Saskia. Saskia loved this little park; we collected Jacaranda petals in early summer and played chasey with other neighbourhood kids. 29/02/2016 – 11/11/2020.
Tree botanic name /Common name
Corymbia 'variegata' / Spotted Gum
Planting location
Sydney Park
Date planted
26 September 2023
Planted tree height
4m
Asset number
TS43679
Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of Ken Vost - who loved life, loved learning, loved travelling, loved his family and also loved trees.