Street trees in Baird Street, 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 Baird Street, we are proposing to remove three trees and will be planting a total of 12 trees which includes an additional 10 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 Baird Street, Mulgrave:
Baird Street - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 1MB)
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 14 September 2018.
Your street has selected Option 2: Pyrus fauriei 'Westwood' Korean Sun, Korean Sun Pear and Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer', Chanticleer Callery Pear.
In Baird Street a total of 28 votes were received. 19 votes for Option 2, six votes for Option 3 and three votes for Option 1.
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 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
Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea 'Scarlet' - Scarlet Eucalypt
The Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea ‘Scarlet’ has an exceptional flowering form and is drought tolerant. ‘Scarlet’ is grafted onto Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea providing exceptional flowering performance and vibrant flower colour.
Mature Size (h x w): 7 x 4m
Form: Oval
Option 2 - Combination of species
Power line side
Pyrus fauriei 'Westwood' Korean Sun - Korean Sun Pear
This is a compact ornamental pear tree with a dense growth habit. It has glossy green foliage that changes to bright tones of red and orange in autumn. It is highly adaptable to a wide range of conditions and soils.
Mature Size (h x w): 4 x 5m
Form: Oval
Non-power line side
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' - Chanticleer Callery Pear
This tree is an upright ornamental feature tree with dense habit and attractive foliage, clusters of small white flowers in spring. Throughout summer, the foliage is attractive, dark green and glossy. Autumn tons of gold, plum and burgundy.
Mature Size (h x w): 11 x 6m
Form: Upright
Option 3 - Combination of species
Power line side
Acer campestre 'Evelyn' - Queen Elizabeth Maple
This is a small to medium deciduous tree with upright branching habit. Small leaves with rounded lobes dark green in summer turning yellow in autumn. Flowers are green and inconspicuous.
Mature Size (h x w): 8-10 x 7m
Form: Round
Non-power line side
Acer X freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ - Autumn Blaze Maple
A medium, deciduous tree with oval to rounded canopy and straight trunk. Features deeply cut green leaves that turn to brilliant crimson-red in autumn. Works well as a feature tree for street landscapes..
Mature Size (h x w): 13 x 10m
Form: Oval/Round