Street trees in Park Road, 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 and in Park Road, we are proposing to remove seven trees and will be planting a total of 24 trees which includes an additional 18 trees in vacant locations.
Replacement Tree Species
Council's arborist has proposed three 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 Park Road, Mount Waverley:
Park Road - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 899KB)
Survey Results
Council sought feedback (reply paid mail survey and online survey), on the preferred option of tree species directly affected residents would like to see planted in their street, until Friday 13 April 2018.
your street has selected Option 5 - Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea 'Scarlet'- Eukie Dwarf.
In Park Road a total of 8 votes were received. 4 votes were registered for Option 5, while 2 votes each were registered for Options 1 and Option 3.
The Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea 'Scarlet', Eukie Dwarf has an exceptional flowering form and is drought tolerant. “Scarlet” is grafted onto Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea providing exceptional flowering performance and vibrant flower colour. This tree will be planted on both the power line and non-power line side of the street
The works to remove the 7 trees identified in the plan and to plant 17 new trees will commence by June and be completed by September 2018.
These will be in addition to the proposed nature strip planting as part of the Friends of Damper Creek 50th Anniversary recognition.
Council will be responsible for the care of the new street trees for the first two years as they become established. The trees will then become part of Council’s proactive annual maintenance program, where they will be checked and pruned if necessary as part of an annual program.
Thank you for providing your feedback to renew your streetscape and Monash’s highly valued tree canopy.
For more information, please contact Lucas Skelton, Manager Horticulture, on 9518 3555.
Option 1 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani
This tree bears highly fragrant flower clusters that start out cream and turn to yellow. Its big, glossy leaves give it a tropical look and the flower is attractive to birds and native bees.
Mature Size (h x w): 10 x 5-6m
Form: Oval
Option 2 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak
A medium sized bushy tree that has a weeping dark green branchlet that has brown male flowers from winter to early spring. They sound like the ocean when the wind blows through its leaves.
Mature Size (h x w): 9 x 5m
Form: Pendulous
Option 3 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Callistemon viminalis - Weeping Bottle Brush
This is a pretty, bird-attracting native tree with a heavy crown due to the profusion of brilliant red flowers in spring and summer. It is the weight of these flowers that gives it a pendulous habit.
Mature Size (h x w): 5-8 x 3-4m
Form: Pendulous
Option 4 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Eucalyptus leucoxylon - Euky Dwarf
The Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Euky Dwarf'’ is a moderate to fast growing tree that has a dense canopy and a rounded form. It displays narrow grey-green leaves. In late autumn and early spring clusters of flowers will be present that can vary in colour from pink, red and yellow.
Mature Size (h x w): 6 x 5m
Form: Round
Option 5 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea - Scarlet
The Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea “Scarlet” is an exceptional flowering form, drought tolerant and a uniform performer. “Scarlet” is grafted onto Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea providing exceptional flowering performance and vibrant flower colour
Mature Size (h x w): 7 x 4m
Form: Round