Trees · New South Wales

Wollongong Adopt a Tree Free Street Tree

Run by Wollongong City Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free street tree, supplied and planted by Council
Who qualifies
Wollongong residents who want a street tree on the public verge in front of their home, where the site is suitable
Where
Residents of the City of Wollongong with a suitable verge.
Status
Open. Requests accepted year-round; planting in autumn and spring.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Ask Council for a free street tree on the verge in front of your home; Council chooses a suitable species and plants it, and you water and care for it.

Requirements

  • Council selects the species based on power lines, services, sight lines, soil and verge width
  • Not all locations are suitable
  • Planting usually happens in autumn and spring
  • You agree to water and care for the tree and report if it needs pruning or looks unhealthy

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the Request a street tree form on Council's Adopt a Tree page, or call (02) 4227 7111
  2. 2Say whether you prefer deciduous, evergreen, native or exotic
  3. 3Council assesses the site and plants the tree in the next planting season

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Wollongong Adopt a Tree Free Street Tree,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/wollongong-adopt-a-tree

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