Adopt a Tree 2024

Our Adopt a Tree program returns for its second year!

We have over 240 semi-mature trees to give to residents within the Penrith LGA to help increase tree canopy.  While Penrith has seen a significant increase in tree canopy over the last few years — even establishing itself as a leader among other local government areas — we still have suburbs that are low canopy and susceptible to heat during the hotter months.  

Increasing trees on private property can: 

• provide shade and help passively cool homes during summer,  

• attract birdlife and pollinator species to your garden,  

• and improve and support Penrith’s unique biodiversity  

There will be four species to choose from: Callistemon (Bottlebrush), Melaleuca (Black tea tree), Lillypillies and Acacia (Wattle). These trees were grown locally at the Penrith Council Nursery.

Select the species and pick-up time to secure your tree when choosing your ticket. Only select one timeslot.

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Terms and conditions:

• Maximum of one tree per household
• Planting and ongoing maintenance of the tree is the responsibility of the resident where the tree is planted
• Trees are not to be planted on the Council-owned nature strip or public land. Trees must be planted on private property
• If you are not the owner of the property, you must receive consent from the landlord or managing property agent
• Each participant must be a resident of the Penrith Local Government area. Proof of address must be shown at collection point
• Council recommends that registered participants conduct a dial-before-you-dig before planting to ensure the tree will not cause any disruptions to underground pipes and services.