Adopt a Tree for your verge
City of Onkaparinga homeowners can Adopt a Tree for their verge and become a valued contributor to the growth of our regions urban forest.
Applications to Adopt a Tree ready for planting in 2026 are now open.
There are two categories available - you can request to Adopt a STREET Tree or Adopt a FRUIT Tree.
Click the links below to see which category you are eligible for and to read through the most frequently asked questions before applying. If your tree is already planted, be sure to check out the factsheet relevant to your specific species in the FAQs along with some handy tips on how to help it thrive!
Have you also considered landscaping or planting your verge under your newly adopted tree. Before you get started, head to our verge landscaping pageand read the planting guidelines - they include five sample verge designs to help inspire you create your own great space.
The Adopt a Tree program is in addition to the thousands of trees planted by our team every year in streetscapes, reserves and waterways as part of our target to plant 100,000 trees by 2037. Keen to green your yard by planting more trees? Head to our planting trees in your garden page to find out what species are best, how to plant, and how you can access free trees annually.
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