Street trees in Catherine Avenue, Mount Waverley
Our focus is on preserving trees that are healthy and creating additional planting in local parks and reserves to boost greenery.
We will only be removing and replacing those trees that are dead, dying (with a useful life expectancy of less than two years) or dangerous (they pose a risk to the community in the short term).
Street Tree Assessments
Our arborists have completed individual tree assessments based on the above criteria. In Catherine Avenue, we are proposing to remove 10 trees and will be planting a total of 13 trees which includes an additional 6 trees in vacant locations.
Replacement Tree Species
Council's arborist has proposed four appropriate tree species to be considered for planting. In some cases, we will need to select two complementary species to be planted on either side of the road to accommodate constraints such as power lines, service pits and other infrastructure that exists within the street.
A proposed street tree renewal plan including all proposed tree removals, replacements and species choices has been drafted for Catherine Avenue, Mount Waverley:
Catherine Avenue - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 3MB)
We will be seeking feedback on the preferred species from all directly affected residents via an online survey or postal vote. The species of tree that receives the majority of preferences will be planted in 2020, after the removal of trees identified in the plan.
Survey Results
Council sought community feedback (reply paid mail survey and online) on the preferred option of tree species directly affected residents would like to see planted in their street (until Friday 23 August 2019).
As a result of the recent survey on the preferred tree species for Catherine Avenue, your street has selected Option 1 – “Tristaniopsis laurina, Luscious Kanooka” on the power line side of the road, and “Lophostemon confertus, Queensland Brush Box” on the non-power line side of the road.
These trees will be planted between July and September 2020, the “Tristaniopsis laurina, Luscious Kanooka” will be planted on the power line side of the street and the “Lophostemon confertus, Queensland Brush Box” will be planted on the non-power line side.
Council will be responsible for the care of the new street trees for the first two years as they become established. However our residents can play a vital role in their successful establishment by keeping an eye on them and reporting to Council if they see the tree is not looking well or has been damaged.
The trees will then become part of Council’s annual tree maintenance program, where they will be checked and pruned, if necessary.
Thank you for providing your feedback to renew your streetscape and Monash’s highly valued tree canopy.
Please see voting results:
- Option 1: 6 votes
- Option 2: 2 votes
- Option 3: 3 votes
For more information, please contact Lucas Skelton, Manager Horticulture, on 9518 3555.
Option 1 - Combination of species
Power line side
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' 'Luscious' - Luscious Kanooka
An Australian native. Leaves are dark green, shiny and large. New growth starts in a distinctive copper colour and further interest appears over time with the branches developing deep purple coloured bark, which peels back to reveal a smooth, cream trunk. Flowers are yellow and sweetly perfumed, appearing in clusters throughout summer.
Mature Size (h x w): 8 x 4m
Form: Oval
Non-power line side
Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Brush Box
This is a fast growing tree. Dome-like in shape, it develops a very dense foliage cover of dark green, leathery leaves providing good shade for the summer months. Summer also brings clusters of small white flowers whose stamens give them a decorative fluffy appearance.
Mature Size (h x w): 10 x 15m
Form: Oval
Option 2 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Eukie Dwarf' - 'Eukie Dwarf’
This shapely dwarf Eucalypt has a light, open canopy with a single trunk and smooth bark that sheds. Its grey-green leaves once mature are offset by masses of nectar rich, pink, red and sometimes cream blossoms from late autumn to early summer, attracting native birds to the garden.
Mature Size (h x w): 6-8m x 4-6
Form: Round
Option 3 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Pink' - Bella Pink Brachychiton
This is a small to medium sized shade tree offering glossy green foliage and pretty clusters of salmon pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Flowers are bird-attracting.
Mature Size (h x w): 8 x 4m
Form: Broad-domed