Street trees in Strada Crescent, Wheelers Hill
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 criterion which has resulted in the proposed removal of 7 trees and the planting of 25 trees which includes an additional 20 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 Strada Crescent, Wheelers Hill:
Strada Crescent - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 363KB)
Survey Results
Council sought feedback (reply paid mail survey and online below) on the preferred option of tree species directly affected residents would like to see planted in their street, until Friday 30 March 2018.
Your street has selected Option 1 - Koelreuteria paniculata “Golden Rain Tree”.
In Strada Crescent a total of 42 votes were received. 21 votes were registered for Option 1, while 6, 8 and 7 votes were registered for Option 2, 3 and 4 respectively.
The Koelreuteria paniculata “Golden Rain Tree” is an elegant, slow-growing small tree. The foliage turns bronze to gold in autumn. In summer the tree has chains of bright yellow flowers. This tree will be planted on the power line side.
The works to remove the 7 trees identified in the plan and to plant 20 new trees will commence by June and be completed by September 2018.
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
Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden Rain Tree
This is an elegant, slow-growing small tree. The foliage turns bronze to gold in autumn. In summer the tree has chains of bright yellow flowers followed by papery lantern type seed pods hanging from the tree in large clusters.
Mature Size (h x w): 6 x 4m
Form: Round
Option 2 - Combination of species
Power line side
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious’ - Kanooka Gum
This native tree has a dense foliage canopy with glossy green leaves that are oblong shaped. Yellow flowers are borne in summer and are abundant with nectar attracting birds. Smooth creamy trunk streaked with grey.
Mature Size (h x w): 8 x 4m
Form: Oval
Non-power line side
Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Brush Box
This is a moderate to fast growing tree which displays thick, ovate, green, glossy foliage. Smooth beige coloured bark which seasonally peels in flakes, revealing orange to brown tones in its bark. White flowers appear in summer.
Mature Size (h x w): 15 x 10m
Form: Oval
Option 3 - Combination of species
Power line side
Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' - Field Maple
Compact, slow growing small tree with a dense round canopy. Small leaves with rounded lobes, dark green in summer, which turn a beautiful clear yellow in the autumn. Green inconspicuous flowers from September to October.
Mature Size (h x w): 7 x 6m
Form: Broad domed
Non-power line side
Ulmus parvifolia 'Todd' - Chinese Elm
This semi deciduous tree has a lovely pendulous 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 x 11m
Form: Pendulous
Option 4 - Combination of species
Power line side
Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' - Field Maple
Compact, slow growing small tree with a dense round canopy. Small leaves with rounded lobes, dark green in summer, which turn a beautiful clear yellow in the autumn. Green inconspicuous flowers from September to October.
Mature Size (h x w): 7 x 6m
Form: Broad domed
Non-power line side
Tilia cordata - Linden Tree (Small-leaved Lime)
A medium sized deciduous tree with a spreading, rounded crown. The glossy, dark green leaves are heart-shaped and turn a yellowish-green in autumn. A native to Europe, it has attractive foliage and
pendulous, fragrant, pale yellow flowers in summer, followed by small winged nutlets.
Mature Size (h x w): 15 x 9m
Form: Round