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.