Native plants and pollinator habitat · Queensland

Ipswich Free Plant Program

Run by Ipswich City Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Each financial year: 6 plants for residential properties, 15 for acreage, 30 for peri-urban, 15 extra for riparian properties, a one-off 25 plants for new builds under 12 months old, 20 native tubes for Habitat Gardens members
Who qualifies
Ipswich residents, including ratepayers and renters. Private renters can use the landlord's rates notice or a Department of Housing rental statement; Defence Housing residents use an authorised Defence Housing brochure.
Where
Residents of the City of Ipswich, including renters.
Status
Open. 2026/2027 free plant issue running.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Apply for your yearly free plant allocation and collect the plants from Queens Park Nursery or a mobile nursery to plant on your property.

Requirements

  • Proof of residence: current rates notice, or driver's licence or Seniors Card showing your Ipswich address
  • New build allocation needs the rates notice and a Form 21 Certificate of Occupancy
  • Mobile nurseries limit residents to six plants
  • Allocation is per financial year

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the Free Plant Program application form and email it to [email protected] or post it (or apply online for Habitat Gardens and partnership allocations)
  2. 2Collect plants at Queens Park Nursery, Merle Finmore Avenue, Ipswich (Wed and Thu 7.30 am to 3 pm with a lunch break, Sat 8 am to noon), or at a mobile nursery day
  3. 3Bring your proof of residence

Timing and deadlines

2026/2027 allocation; mobile nurseries 8 to 11 am on 15 August (Redbank Plains), 19 September (Goodna), 17 October (Silkstone) and 14 November (Rosewood)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Ipswich Free Plant Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/ipswich-free-plant-program

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