Street trees in Albany Drive, Mulgrave
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 Albany Drive, we are proposing to remove 18 trees and will be planting a total of 50 trees which includes an additional 32 trees in vacant locations.
Replacement Tree Species
Council's arborists have 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 and replacements has been drafted for Albany Drive, Mulgrave:
Albany Drive - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 1MB)
Feedback
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 20 April 2018.
Your street has selected Option 3 - Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius, Jerilderie Red.
In Albany Drive a total of 31 votes were received. 12 votes were registered for Option 3, while 11 and 8 votes were registered for Option 1 and Option 2 respectively.
The Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius, Jerilderie Red is an attractive, densely canopied tree. It has a bloated trunk and large leaves. During the summer months the tree is densely packed with stunning red flowers that are shaped like small bells.
The works to remove the 18 trees identified in the plan and to plant 32 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 - Combination of species
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
Non-power line side
Zelkova serrata - Green Vase
'Green Vase' matures to a graceful, uniform V-shaped tree with a short trunk and upright branching.
In autumn the dark green leaves, held through spring and summer, turn to an array of colours ranging from soft yellows to orange and rusty reds..
Mature Size (h x w): 14 x 10m
Form:V-Shaped
Option 2 - Combination of species
Power line side
Tristaniopsis laurina - 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 that 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 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius - Jerilderie Red
This is an attractive, densely canopied tree. It has a bloated trunk and large leaves. During the summer months the tree is densely packed with stunning red flowers that are shaped like small bells.
Mature Size (h x w): 8 x 7m
Form: Broad domed