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Plants to Avoid Poolside

Plants to Avoid Poolside

Not all plants are pool-friendly — and choosing the wrong ones can lead to more maintenance, more mess, and even damage. This collection brings together plants that are best avoided near pools due to issues like invasive roots, heavy leaf or flower drop, high pollen, or a tendency to attract pests.

Whether it’s mess that clogs up filters, roots that seek out moisture, or debris that constantly needs clearing — the plants in this list are known to cause challenges in poolside settings.

Browse to find out what to steer clear of, and make smart choices that help keep your pool area clean, low-maintenance, and hassle-free.
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Betula pendula 'Moss White'

Feature Tree

Betula pendula 'Moss White'

From $150.00
From $150.00
Jacaranda mimosifolia - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Jacaranda mimosifolia

From $120.00
From $120.00
Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

Australian Native

Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum

$250.00
$250.00
Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess'

Australian Native

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess'

From $150.00
From $150.00
Olea europaea 'Kalamata' Olive

Olive Tree

Olea europaea 'Kalamata' Olive

From $250.00
From $250.00
Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

Hedging and Screening Trees

Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive

From $250.00
From $250.00
Agonis flexuosa 'Burgundy' Willow Myrtle

Australian Native

Agonis flexuosa 'Burgundy' Willow Myrtle

From $160.00
From $160.00
Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

Olive Tree

Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive

From $250.00
From $250.00
Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Euky Dwarf' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Euky Dwarf'

From $190.00
From $190.00
Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Acacia - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Acacia

From $120.00
From $120.00
Citrus - Lemon Lisbon

Feature Tree

Citrus - Lemon Lisbon

From $210.00
From $210.00
Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Acacia pycnantha - Golden Wattle

From $150.00
From $150.00
Acacia acinacea - Golden Dust Wattle 40cm/45L - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Acacia acinacea - Golden Dust Wattle

From $140.00
From $140.00
Acacia cognata 'Waterfall' Standard Wattle

Feature Tree

Acacia cognata 'Waterfall' Standard Wattle

From $210.00
From $210.00
Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree - Evergreen Trees Direct

Fruit Tree

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' Pomegranate Tree

From $250.00
From $250.00
Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik'

$300.00
$300.00
Olea 'Bambalina' Olive Tree - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Olea 'Bambalina' Olive Tree

From $250.00
From $250.00
Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Olive Tree

Olea europaea 'Garden Harvest'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Acacia cognata Limelight - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Acacia cognata Limelight

$150.00
$150.00
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'

Feature Tree

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Acacia pendula Weeping Myall

Australian Native

Acacia pendula Weeping Myall

From $300.00
From $300.00
Acacia implexa Lightwood

Australian Native

Acacia implexa Lightwood

From $170.00
From $170.00
Salix babylonica - Weeping Willow - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Salix babylonica - Weeping Willow

From $120.00
From $120.00
Callistemon viminalis - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Callistemon viminalis

From $140.00
From $140.00
Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' – Harkness Bottlebrush

$30.00
$30.00
Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush

From $250.00
From $250.00
Callistemon salignus - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Callistemon salignus

From $120.00
From $120.00
Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Hakea salicifolia - Willow-leaved Hakea

From $250.00
From $250.00
Ficus carica 'Black Genoa' Fig - Evergreen Trees Direct

Fruit Tree

Ficus carica 'Black Genoa' Fig

From $250.00
From $250.00
Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Acacia baileyana purpurea - Purple-Leaf Wattle

From $140.00
From $140.00
Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp megalocarpa - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus leucoxylon megalocarpa - Large-fruited Yellow

From $190.00
From $190.00
Prunus dulcis 'All In One Almond' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Prunus dulcis 'All In One Almond'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Malus domestica 'Pink Lady' Apple - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Malus domestica 'Pink Lady' Apple

From $250.00
From $250.00
Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ – Golden Robinia Tree

From $145.00
From $145.00
Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Agonis flexuosa Willow Myrtle Peppermint Tree

Australian Native

Agonis flexuosa Willow Myrtle Peppermint Tree

From $150.00
From $150.00