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Tree botanic name /Common name
Melaleuca linariifolia / Snow in Summer

Planting location
John Street Reserve

Date planted
30/09/2021

Planted tree height
1m

Asset number
TS39769

Reason for donation
To celebrate Norma Disher Hawkins. In recognition of Norma's outstanding contributions to Glebe and the wider community.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Fraxinus pennsylanica 'Crimmzam' / Green Ash

Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park

Date planted
26/08/2021

Planted tree height
3m

Asset number
TS42782

Reason for donation
To commemorate the 70th birthday of Ron Elisha. The family will visit this tree for years to come and remember Ron’s love of Sydney, our enduring love of Ron and our happy times spent together in this city.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Liriondendron tulipifera /Tulip Tree

Planting location

Mitchell Street Park

Date planted
2021-06-17

Planted tree height
3m 

Asset number
TS40740

Reason for donation
Nick loved Glebe and his work for the community there.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Flindersia australis /Australian Teak

Planting location
Jubilee Park

Date planted
2021-05-14

Planted tree height
2m 

Asset number
TS42173

Reason for donation
This tree was planted to live on in her honour as she does in the memory of everyone she met. Madeline grew into a brilliant woman. She is remembered as a diligent scholar, a loving partner, and a compassionate friend. She is missed dearly, each and every day

Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus rubiginosa /Port Jackson Fig

Planting location
Victoria Park

Date planted
2021-04-09 

Planted tree height
2m

Asset number
TS42300

Reason for donation
To celebrate the birth of cousins Matilda Magnolia Shrimpton and Otto Michael Stephen Shrimpton, born in May and October 2019

Tree botanic name /Common name
Flindersia australis /Australian Teak

Planting location
Waterloo Oval

Date planted
2021-03-15

Planted tree height
4m

Asset number
TS42257

Reason for donation
To celebrate Laura Liu's 30 years' existence on planet Earth. Love this life, be there now.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus rubiginosa /Port Jackson Fig

Planting location
Pirrama Park

Date planted
2019-10-11

Planted tree height
2m

Reason for donation
In loving memory of Axel Di Blasio 18/09/2019. Too precious for this earth but living in our hearts forever.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Stenocarpus sinuatus /Queensland Firewheel Tree

Planting location
Dibbs Street Reserve

Date planted
2019-08-12

Planted tree height
2m

Asset number
TS39653

Reason for donation
In loving memory of Robert George Sanders. He found the unusual flower of this tree very interesting and now others will have the opportunity to enjoy them too.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Zelkova serrata /Japanese Zelkova

Planting location
Ethel Turner Reserve

Date planted
2019-08-30

Planted tree height
3m

Asset number
TS39679

Reason for donation
This Japanese Zelkova tree is being planted to commemorate the life of our beautiful sister. Jennifer had an infinity with nature, especially trees and it was one of her last wishes. We chose this particular tree because of its origins as this was very close to her heart. May this tree spread its branches and flourish in Jennifer's memory.

Tree botanic name
Tabebuia palmeri

Planting location
Redfern Park

Date planted
2019-07-25

Planted tree height
3m

Asset number
TS38868

Reason for donation
The tree was planted in memory of a well-regarded colleague and much loved friend Rae Broadfoot.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla /Moreton Bay Fig

Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park

Date planted
2019-06-05

Planted tree height
3m

Asset number
TP15556

Reason for donation
The tree is to commemorate the life of Tricia Turley, beloved mum and Oma. She loved birds and now they can sit with her, she loved the water and now she can watch over it, she loved Sydney and now she is here.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda

Planting location
Prince Alfred Park

Date planted
2018-04-10

Planted tree height
3m

Asset number
TS37103

Reason for donation
Louise loved trees.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda

Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park

Date planted
2018-06-25

Planted tree height
2m

Asset number
TS36808

Reason for donation
Gaby travelled far, but Sydney was always precious to her. This tree is to celebrate what my mother loved and thought beautiful: Jacarandas, Sydney and Nature. May this tree inspire others to love the planet.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Argyrodendron actinophyllum /Black Booyong

Planting location
Prince Alfred Park

Date planted
2018-07-30

Planted tree height
3m

Asset number
TS36793

Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of our beloved Yvonne Angelina Lee. A shining light of inspiration, forever in our hearts.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Brachychiton acerifolia /Illawarra Flame Tree

Planting location
Rushcutters Bay Park

Date planted
2018-04-09

Planted tree height
4.5m

Asset number
TS36809

Reason for donation
The tree is in commemoration of David Brooke. He lived and schooled in Sydney. The tree is a way of giving something to a city he loved and regarded as home.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Acer x freemanii /'Jeffersred'  /Autumn Blaze Lipstick Maple

Planting location
Strong Memorial Reserve

Date planted
2018-05-21

Planted tree height
2m

Asset number
TP15554

Reason for donation
In loving memory of Lance, his Ciocc and his three-quarter long blacks. 

Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla  /Moreton Bay Fig

Planting location
Hyde Park (North)

Date planted
2018-02-23

Planted tree height
3m

Asset number
TP15551

Reason for donation
To celebrate the birth of cousins Odette Clementine Shrimpton and Beatrice Lily Mai Shrimpton, May 2016.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla  /Moreton Bay Fig

Planting location
Hyde Park (North)

Date planted
2018-02-23

Planted tree height
3m

Asset number
TP15552

Reason for donation
In fond memory of Gulhan from all her friends in Sydney, she is greatly missed.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Syncarpia glomulifera  /Turpentine Tree

Planting location
The Rope Walk

Date planted
2018-03-08

Planted tree height
2m

Asset number
TP15553

Reason for donation
In loving memory of our dear friend and colleague, from all of us at Morton Real Estate.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda

Planting location
Beare Park

Date planted
2017-09-15

Planted tree height
4m 

Reason for donation
For Richard on his 40th birthday. His smile lit up our world.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Brachychiton acerifolia /Illawarra flame tree

Planting location
Hanson Cab Place

Date planted
2017-06-20

Planted tree height
3m 

Reason for donation
The tree was planted in loving memory of Henry Luxford Barker from all of us at Westmead Hospital.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus macrophylla /Moreton Bay Fig

Planting location
Belmore Park

Date planted
2017-04-27

Planted tree height
2.5m

Asset number
TP08173

Reason for donation
In Memory of Joyce Toby aka Smithy who was a member of the Sydney Tivoli Ballet.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Eucalyptus microcorys /Tallowwood

Planting location
Sydney Park north of Wetland 2

Date planted
2015-10-09

Planted tree height
4m 

Reason for donation
For our beloved Erin who made everyone feel loved and valued.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Brachychiton acerifolius /Illawarra Flame Tree

Planting location
Hyde Park South

Date planted
2015-09-30

Planted tree height
4m 

Reason for donation
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Princess Margaret Parade.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Eucalyptus microcorys /Tallowwood

Planting location
Sydney Park west of Wetland 4

Date planted
2015-09-18

Planted tree height
4m 

Reason for donation
In memory of Jessie, who tragically died on 12 February 2015. Loved and missed by her family and friends.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda

Planting location
Hyde Park North

Date planted
2015-06-12

Planted tree height
3m 

Reason for donation
To celebrate the year they lived in Sydney as temporary residents from China.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Angophora costata /Sydney Red Gum

Planting location
Redfern Park

Date planted
2015-04-30

Planted tree height
4m 

Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of our wonderful mother and grandmother, Winnie.

Tree botanic name /Common name
Angophora costata /Sydney Red Gum

Planting location
Glebe foreshore

Date planted
2015-04-03

Planted tree height
4m

Asset number
2148021

Reason for donation
In memory of Victoria Richards

Tree botanic name /Common name
Eucalyptus propinqua /Grey Gum

Planting location
Paradise Park Pyrmont

Date planted
2014-05-29

Planted tree height
2.5m

Asset number
2120025

Reason for donation
In memory of Debra Berryman

Tree botanic name /Common name
Araucaria cunninghamii /Hoop Pine

Planting location
Lawrence Hargrave Reserve

Date planted
2013-06-22

Planted tree height
4m 

Reason for donation
In memory of drug-related deaths

Tree botanic name /Common name
Araucaria heterophylla /Norfolk Island Pine

Planting location
Prince Alfred Park (behind Coronation Centre)

Date planted
2012-12-20

Planted tree height
4m 

Asset number
2110029

Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of Beverly Karonidas

Tree botanic name /Common name
Angophora floribunda /Rough Barked Apple

Planting location
Federal Park (near skate ramp)

Date planted
2012-10-22

Planted tree height
3m 

Asset number
2060068

Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of Luke Robert Fisher 19/2/1981-25/8/2002

Tree botanic name /Common name
Angophora costata /Sydney Red Gum

Planting location
Arthur Paddy Gray Reserve

Date planted
2012-06-23

Planted tree height
4m 

Asset number
1894021

Reason for donation
In memory of David Mander-Jones

Tree botanic name /Common name
Argyrodendron actinophyllum /Black Booyong

Planting location
Sydney Park west of wetland 4

Date planted
2012-05-17

Planted tree height
4m 

Asset number
61143

Reason for donation
To celebrate the life of Elizabeth O Mahony

Tree botanic name /Common name
Ficus microcarpa var Hillii /Hill's Fig

Planting location
Sydney Park north of wetland 2

Date planted
2012-04-03

Planted tree height
4.5m 

Asset number
61131

Reason for donation
To celebrate the lives of Sonia Marra and Helen Tamaki

Tree botanic name /Common name
Citrus sinensis /Blood orange

Planting location
James Street Reserve Community Garden

Date planted
2011-10-30

Planted tree height
1m 

Asset number
61144

Reason for donation
To celebrate the official opening of the garden by the Lord Mayor

Tree botanic name /Common name
Jacaranda mimosifolia /Jacaranda

Planting location
Victoria Park  (near Lake Northam)

Date planted
2011-04-20

Planted tree height
4m 

Asset number
1614408

Notes
The tree has been named 'Paco'

Tree botanic name /Common name
Brachychiton discolor /QueenslandLacebark

Planting location
Short Street Reserve

Date planted
2008-12-17

Planted tree height
4m 

Asset number
7176

Reason for donation
In memory of Elva (student)