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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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Eucalyptus gunnii - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus gunnii

$265.00
$265.00
Pinus thunbergii Japanese Black Pine

Feature Tree

Pinus thunbergii Japanese Black Pine

From $2,100.00
From $2,100.00
Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine

Australian Native

Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine

From $120.00
From $120.00
Eucalyptus cephalocarpa - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus cephalocarpa

From $250.00
From $250.00

Pyrus communis ‘Packham’s Triumph’ Espalier – Packham’s Triumph Pear Espalier

$625.00
$625.00

Pyrus communis ‘Beurré Bosc’ Espalier – Beurré Bosc Pear Espalier

From $625.00
From $625.00

Callistemon salignus ‘Perth Pink’ – Perth Pink Bottlebrush

$120.00
$120.00

Acacia howittii ‘Honey Bun’ – Honey Bun Wattle

$120.00
$120.00

Eucalyptus pulverulenta ‘Baby Blue’ – Baby Blue Silver-Leaved Mountain Gum

From $120.00
From $120.00

Feature Trees

Acacia binervia ‘Sterling Silver’ – Sterling Silver Acacia

From $150.00
From $150.00

Feature Trees

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Umbraculifera’ – Mop Top Robinia

From $150.00
From $150.00
Quercus phellos – Willow Oak - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Trees

Quercus phellos – Willow Oak

$650.00
$650.00
Eucalyptus spathulata – Swamp Mallet - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Eucalyptus spathulata – Swamp Mallet

$250.00
$250.00
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Upright European Hornbeam

Feature Tree

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ – Upright European Hornbeam

From $230.00
From $230.00

Feature Tree

Eucalyptus pulchella – White Peppermint

$260.00
$260.00
Eucalyptus leucoxylon subsp. connata - Yellow Gum - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus leucoxylon subsp. connata - Yellow Gum

$265.00
$265.00
Eucalyptus occidentalis - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus occidentalis

From $265.00
From $265.00
Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey Box

Australian Native

Eucalyptus Microcarpa - Grey Box

$620.00
$620.00
Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box

Australian Native

Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box

From $265.00
From $265.00
Eucalyptus Grandis - Flooded Gum - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus Grandis - Flooded Gum

From $620.00
From $620.00
Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Evergreen Trees Direct

Eucalyptus cladocalyx

$620.00
$620.00
Prunus salicina 'Mariposa' Plum 40cm Evergreen Trees Direct

Fruit Tree

Prunus salicina 'Mariposa' Plum

$250.00
$250.00