Street trees in Douglas Street, Ashwood

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 Douglas Street, we are proposing to remove seven trees and will be planting a total of 18 trees which includes an additional 12 trees in a 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 Douglas Street, Ashwood:

Douglas Street - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 1MB)

Survey Results

Council sought feedback (reply paid mail survey and online) on the preferred option of tree species directly affected residents would like to see planted in their street until Monday 26 November 2018.

Your street has selected Option 2 – Malus tschonoskii, Pillar Crabapple. This tree will be planted between July and September 2019 on both sides of the street.

In Douglas Street a total of 22 votes were received. 13 votes for Option 2, three (3) votes for Option 1 and six (6) votes for Option 3.

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 

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): 6-8 x 6-8m
Form: Pendulous 

Option 2 - Single species (both sides of the road) 

Power line side/Non-power line side 

Malus tschonoskii (Pillar Crabapple)

This is an upright tree with leaves that cover its branches with pink flowers in spring. This hybrid, disease-resistant deciduous tree has a vase-shaped crown with oval, purple-green or reddish green leaves that emerge with the flowers. In mid-spring, flower buds arise all along the bare branches and open.

Mature Size (h x w): 7 x 4m
Form: Upright 

Option 3 - Single species (both sides of the road) 

Power line side/Non-power line side 

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Euky Dwarf' (Dwarf Yellow Gum)

This shapely dwarf Eucalypt has a light, open canopy with a single trunk and smooth bark that sheds. Once mature, its grey-green leaves, are offset by masses of nectar-rich, pink, red and sometimes cream blossoms from late autumn to early summer, attracting native birds to the garden..

Mature Size (h x w): 6-8 x 4-6m
Form: Round