The WA State Government's Treebate program is now open, offering every adult in Western Australia a rebate of up to $150 on the purchase of a qualifying native tree. Up to 10,000 West Australians per year can benefit, with the program designed to encourage urban greening and the planting of native trees on private properties.

We're big tree lovers here at Urban Revolution and we are really excited to see this fantastic initiative continue.

Who Is Eligible?

Treebate is open to all Western Australians aged 18 and over. Every adult in a household can make a separate claim.

To receive the rebate, you must:

• Purchase a native tree (indigenous to Australia) with a canopy that reaches at least three metres in height at maturity.
• Photograph the plant label showing the scientific or common name — you'll need to upload this with your claim.
• Obtain a valid tax invoice as proof of purchase.

The rebate applies to one tree per adult. Bundles of tubestock or smaller plants do not qualify.

How to Apply

Claims are lodged through the Service WA app (available on iOS and Android). A paper claim form is also available for those without app access. For the most current application status, rebate amounts, and any program updates, visit the official WA Government Treebate page.

Edible Native Trees

Treebate applies to native species only, and there is a wide range of large trees to choose from — a large eucalypt for shade and pollinators, or a hakea or banksia to provide food for precious black cockatoos.

An edible native tree brings the added bonus of fruit or nuts for you to enjoy. Some popular eligible choices include:

• Macadamia
• Davidson's Plum
• Illawarra Plum
• Lilly Pilly
• Burdekin Plum
• Tuckeroo
• Lemon Myrtle
• Kurrajong
• Bunya Pine
• Sandpaper Fig
• Peanut Tree

Planting Essentials

Give your Treebate tree the best start with this compact planting checklist:

• Choose the right spot — consider mature height, proximity to structures, underground services, and sun orientation.
• Dig deep and wide — at least double the depth and width of the pot. Blend a quality mature compost 50:50 into the backfill soil.
• Feed the soil — add soil inputs such as worm castings, soil microbes or rock dust to the planting hole.
• Water in well — fill the hole with a bucket of water before backfilling, then water in with diluted seaweed solution.
• Protect & mulch — add a tree guard against damage and apply mulch to retain moisture and cool the root zone.
• Establish with care — water daily for the first two weeks (absent rainfall), then reduce to weekly deep watering. A watering wand makes hand watering easy and precise.

Why Plant a Tree?

Trees shade your garden and home, support pollinators and native wildlife, boost wellbeing, and create lasting spaces for people to enjoy. Planting even one tree makes a real difference to your local urban canopy.

We'd love to know which native tree you've chosen for the Treebate! Let us know in the comments or send us a message via our socials.