General Height & Growth Guide — Australian Native Trees
| Tree Stage |
Typical Height |
Average Growth Per Year |
What to Expect in a Garden |
| Newly planted (0–1 year) |
0.8 – 1.8 m |
30–70 cm |
Establishing roots, light canopy growth |
| Young tree (1–3 years) |
2 – 5 m |
60 cm – 1.5 m |
Rapid vertical growth, forming structure |
| Establishing canopy (3–7 years) |
5 – 10 m |
50 cm – 1 m |
Begins providing shade and presence |
| Mature tree (7–15+ years) |
8 – 20 m+ (species dependent) |
Slows to maintenance growth |
Thickens canopy and trunk rather than height |
Typical performance in Australian gardens:
Most Australian native trees grow faster than exotic ornamentals, particularly species like eucalypts, acacias and waterhousias. They generally establish quickly, provide shade within a few years and then slow down as they mature, focusing on canopy density rather than continued height growth.
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All Australian Native Hedge Plants
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The Best Australian Native Plants for Screening
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