Street trees in Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley
The trees in Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley have been nominated for renewal as part of Council’s Street Tree Strategy.
The Street Tree Strategy aims to enhance and preserve Monash’s street tree canopy to ensure it continues to be a source of neighbourhood and city pride. We hope to create engaging and inviting green spaces, encouraging walking, cycling and street activity and delivering tangible benefits to local communities.
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 and in Miller Crescent, we are proposing to remove 4 trees and will be planting a total of 6 trees which includes an additional 2 trees in vacant locations.
Replacement Tree Species
Council's arborist has proposed 3 appropriate tree species to be considered for planting. In some cases, we will need to select 2 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 Miller Crescent:
Miller Crescent - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 1MB)
If you would like a hard copy of the plan please contact council using the details below:
Survey Results
The implementation of your street renewal plan has progressed to the street tree selection stage. Council sought feedback (reply paid mail and online survey) on the preferred option of tree species, directly affected residents would like to see planted in their street, until Friday 18 September 2020.
Your street has selected Option 2 – “Corymbia eximia ‘Nana’, Yellow Bloodwood” and Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious', Luscious Kanooka”.
In Miller Crescent a total of 20 votes were received. One (1) vote for Option 1, 10 votes for Option 2 and nine (9) votes for Option 3.
The “Corymbia eximia ‘Nana’, Dwarf Yellow Bloodwood” has broad foliage with a strong green colour and may turn a paler yellow/green in the colder months. In spring the tree puts on an eye-catching display, covering itself in creamy yellow flowers that attract nectar-loving birds.
The “Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious', Luscious Kanooka” is an Australian native. The 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 through summer.
These trees will be planted in late June to July 2021, with the “Corymbia eximia ‘Nana’, Dwarf Yellow Bloodwood” planted on the power line side of the street and the “Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious', Luscious Kanooka” 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.
If you require any further information, please contact Lucas Skelton, Manager Horticulture on 9518 3555.
Option 1 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Ulmus parvifolia 'Todd' (Todd Chinese Elm)
This semi-deciduous tree has a lovely pendula habit with bright green serrated leaves. Its bark is smooth and flaky in various shades including grey, rust brown and cream. In autumn its foliage turns various shades of yellow before falling.
Mature Size (h x w): 10–12 m x 6–8 m
Form: Round
Option 2 - Combination of species planted in an alternating pattern on both sides of the road
Corymbia eximia ‘Nana’ (Dwarf Yellow Bloodwood)
The foliage is broad with a strong green colour and may turn a paler yellow/green in the colder months. In spring the tree puts on an eye-catching display covering itself in creamy yellow flowers, attracting nectar-loving birds.
Mature Size (h x w): 6-8 x 4-6 m
Form: Round
Tristaniopsis laurina '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 through summer.
Mature Size (h x w): 8 x 4 m
Form: Oval
Option 3 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius ' Bella Pink' (Bella Pink Hybrid Brachychiton)
This is a small to medium-sized shade native tree offering glossy green foliage and pretty clusters of salmon pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. The flowers attract birds.
Mature Size (h x w): 8 m x 4 m
Form: Broad domed