Ipswich City Council provides a Free Plant Program each financial year to assist residents in developing a greener and more beautiful Ipswich.
Council endeavors to give away 120,000 plants per annum. Plants are proudly propagated and grown in Ipswich City Council's production nursery. Plant species are chosen and propagated to suit local climate and soil conditions.
As an Ipswich resident you are entitled to free plants every financial year under the Council's Free Plant Program. The following entitlements are available upon presentation of proof of residency:
Type of Resident/Property/Partner | Maximum Number of Plants |
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Residential/Renters (including duplex/dual occupancy) | 6 plants |
Riparian Allotments (on a river) | 15 plants |
Acreage (0.4ha - 4ha, 1 acre - 10 acres or 4000m² - 40,000m²) | 15 plants |
Home owner (Ratepayer) of newly build homes (under 12 months old) | 25 plants |
Peri Urban (4ha - 20ha, 10 acres - 50 acres or 40,000m² - 200,000m²) | 30 plants |
Habitat Gardens Partner | 20 native plants |
Note:
Further allocations are available for selected customer types upon submission of an application form where eligible. Applications will only be accepted from eligible customers.
Free plants are also available to the following property types, groups and residents with Landholder Partnerships upon submission of an application and plan:
Type of Group/Property/Landholder Partnership | Maximum Number of Plants |
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Townhouse/Strata Titles | 4 plants |
Large Land Parcel (over 20ha or 50 acres) | 100 plants |
Church | |
School – including Day Care Centres | |
Sporting Club | |
Registered Wildlife Carer | 200 native plants |
Nature Conservation Agreement | |
Bushland Conservation Agreement | |
Waterways Conservation Agreement | |
Koala Conservation Agreement (Eligible for up to 500 native plants the first year) | |
Land for Wildlife Partner |
Note:
To complete the online Free Plant Application Form, please visit Council's Online Services portal and follow the steps below:
Alternatively, complete the form below and submit via email to council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or post to the listed address:
Free Plant Program Application Form (PDF, 42.8 KB)
Free Plant Program
Ipswich City Council
PO Box 191
Ipswich QLD 4305
The following documents must be presented to receive the above plant entitlements:
Type of Resident | Documents to be Presented |
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Home owner (Ratepayer) | A current Rates Notice |
Home owner (Ratepayer) of newly build homes (under 12 months old) |
A current Rates Notice and a Certificate of Occupancy or a Form 21 (either can be obtained through your builder) |
Private Renter | Your landlords current Rates Notice |
Defence Housing home occupant |
Defence Housing Rental book or letter from Defence Housing Authority (giving authorisation for the resident to collect the plants) |
Department of Housing and Public Works home occupant | Rental Statement from the Department |
Habitat Gardens Partner |
A current Rates Notice and your Habitat Gardens welcome letter |
Note:
Council nurseries are closed on Public Holidays.
Queens Park Nursery | |
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Goleby Avenue, Ipswich | |
Wednesday and Thursday | 7.30 am to 12.00 pm and 12.30 pm to 3.00 pm |
Saturday | 8.00 am to 12.00 pm |
Goodna Nursery | |
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Corner of Church Street and Queen Street, Goodna | |
Wednesday | 8.00 am to 12.00 pm |
Note: Please be aware that when collecting plants from Goodna Nursery the resident will only by supplied with a maximum six plants unless previous arrangements have been made with nursery staff. (This is due to the limited number of plants that can be stored on site.)
You may not be aware but Ipswich residents are also able to purchase plants from the Queens Park Nursery, as long as proof of current residential location is confirmed at time of purchase (eg Drivers Licence). Customers from outside the city of Ipswich cannot purchase plants from the Council nursery.
Payment methods accepted are EFTPOS, Credit/Debit Card or Cash.
If you haven’t collected your plants from Queens Park or Goodna Nurseries, come along to the next mobile nursery to collect your six free plants. Please bring appropriate documentation as listed on this page.
Note: Please be aware that when collecting plants from the Mobile Nursery the resident will only be supplied with a maximum six plants unless previous arrangements have been made with nursery staff. (This is due to the limited number of plants that can be transported via the mobile nursery.)
Mobile Nursery Schedule 2019 | ||
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Location | Date | Time |
Brisbane River Terraces by Gateway Lifestyle, 213 Brisbane Tce, Goodna | Saturday, 16 February | 8.00 am - 11.00 am |
Brassall Shopping Centre (carpark), 68 Hunter St, Brassall | Saturday, 23 February | 8.00 am - 11.00 am |
Camira Community Centre, 389 Old Logan Rd, Camira | Saturday, 2 March | 8.00 am - 11.00 am |
Johnston Park, 61 John Street, Rosewood | Saturday, 9 March | 8.00 am - 11.00 am |
Grande Park, 40 Grande Avenue, Springfield Lakes | Saturday, 30 March | 7.30 am - 11.00 am |
Raceview Shopping Centre, 64 Raceview St, Raceview | Saturday, 6 April | 8.00 am - 11.00 am |
George Palmer Park (Mother's day tree planting), Sealy St, Silkstone | Sunday, 12 May | 8.00 am - 11.00 am |
East Ipswich Honour Playground, 129 Chermside Rd, East Ipswich | Saturday, 18 May | 8.00 am - 11.00 am |