Street trees in Mannering Drive, Glen 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. In Mannering Drive, we are proposing to remove 3 trees and will be planting a total of 12 trees which includes an additional 9 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 Mannering Drive:

Mannering Drive - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 2MB)

We sought feedback preferred species from all directly affected residents via an online survey or postal vote. The species of tree that receives the majority of preferences will be planted in 2020, after the removal of trees identified in the plan.

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 Friday 6 September 2019).

Your street has selected Option 2 – Ulmus parvifolia "Todd Chinese Elm”.

For Mannering Drive 31 votes were received with 11 votes for option 2. 

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)

Lophostemon confertus - Queensland Brush Box

This is a fast growing tree. Dome-like in shape, it develops a very dense foliage cover of dark green, leathery leaves providing good shade for the summer months. Summer also brings clusters of small white flowers whose stamens give them a decorative fluffy appearance.

Mature Size (h x w): 10m x 5m
Form: Oval

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

Ulmus parvifolia 'Todd' - Todd Chinese Elm

This semi-deciduous tree has a lovely pendula 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): 10m x 6-8m
Form: Oval

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

Koelreuteria paniculata  - Golden Rain Tree

An elegant, small tree. It has serrated, green, pinnate leaves and branches which droop at the ends creating a slight weeping effect. The foliage turns bronze to gold in autumn and is held on the tree until quite late in the season. In summer, chains of bright yellow flowers are produced, followed by papery lantern-like seed pods which hang from the tree in large clusters.

Mature Size (h x w): 6 x 4m
Form: Oval