Street trees in Nelson Avenue, Oakleigh
The trees in Nelson Avenue, Oakleigh 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 Nelson Avenue, we are proposing to remove 1 tree and will be planting a total of 4 trees which includes an additional 3 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 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 Nelson Avenue:
Nelson Avenue - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 1019KB)
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 25 September 2020.
Your street has selected Option 2 – “Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite', Urbanite Green Ash”.
In Nelson Avenue a total of two (2) votes were received. Zero (0) votes for Option 1, two (2) votes for Option 2 and zero (0) votes for Option 3.
The “Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite', Urbanite Green Ash” is attractive and tough. It has a pyramid shape with a strong, upright trunk and develops grey-brown bark, which becomes deeply furrowed as it matures. Yellowish-green flowers are produced in spring and in autumn, dark green, glossy foliage turns a beautiful bronze colour before falling.
These trees will be planted in late June to July 2021 and will be planted on both the power line and non-power line sides of the street.
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 - Combination of Species
Power line side
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
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 15 m
Form:Oval
Option 2 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side/Non-power line side
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' (Urbanite Green Ash)
This tree is attractive and tough. It has a pyramid shape with a strong, upright trunk and develops grey-brown bark, which becomes deeply furrowed as it matures. Yellowish-green flowers are produced in spring and in autumn, dark green, glossy foliage turns a beautiful bronze colour before falling.
Mature Size (h x w): 11 x 8 m
Form: Round
Option 3 - Combination of species planted in an alternating pattern
Power line side
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 m x 4 m
Form: Oval
Power line side
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' (Urbanite Green Ash)
This tree is attractive and tough. It has a pyramid shape with a strong, upright trunk and develops grey-brown bark, which becomes deeply furrowed as it matures. Yellowish-green flowers are produced in spring and in autumn, dark green, glossy foliage turns a beautiful bronze colour before falling.
Mature Size (h x w): 11 m x 8 m
Form: Round
Non-power line side
Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box)
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): 10 m x 15 m
Form: Oval
Non-power line side
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' (Urbanite Green Ash)
This tree is attractive and tough. It has a pyramid shape with a strong, upright trunk and develops grey-brown bark, which becomes deeply furrowed as it matures. Yellowish-green flowers are produced in spring and in autumn, dark green, glossy foliage turns a beautiful bronze colour before falling.
Mature Size (h x w): 11 m x 8 m
Form: Round