Street trees in Marianne Way, Mount 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 Marianne Way, we are proposing to remove 13 trees and will be planting a total of 22 trees which includes an additional 11 trees in vacant locations.
Replacement Tree Species
Council's arborist has proposed four 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 Marianne Way, Mount Waverley:
Marianne Way - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 3MB)
We will be seeking feedback on the 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 community 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 23 August 2019).
As a result of the recent survey on the preferred tree species for Marianne Way, your street has selected Option 3 – “Acer campestre, Elsrijk Maple” and “Acer X freemanii 'Autumn Blaze', Freeman Maple”.
These trees will be planted between July and September 2020, the “Acer campestre, Elsrijk Maple” will be planted on the power line side of the street and the “Acer X freemanii 'Autumn Blaze', Freeman Maple” will be planted on the non-power line side.
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 annual tree maintenance program, where they will be checked and pruned, if necessary.
Thank you for providing your feedback to renew your streetscape and Monash’s highly valued tree canopy.
Please see voting results:
- Option 1: 1 vote
- Option 2: 2 votes
- Option 3: 4 votes
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
Malus tschonoskii - Pillar Crabapple
This is a strong upright growing deciduous tree with good autumn colour. Dark green leaves, slightly hairy. White flowers with a pink flush and followed by green with red tinged fruit. Brilliant colours of yellow, red and burgundy are present in the autumn months.
Mature Size (h x w): 7 x 4m
Form: Narrow, Upright Form
Option 2 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Corymbia citriodora 'scentuous' - Dwarf Scented Lemon Gum
This is a slightly narrow domed tree that doesn't shed its branches. It has a smooth trunk that may be slightly mottled. Leaves are narrow and highly aromatic when crushed smelling strongly of lemon. This tree features lovely cream-coloured flowers in summer.
Mature Size (h x w): 7 x 3m
Form: Oval
Option 3 - Combination of species
Power line side
Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' - Elsrijk Maple
A small tree with a dense round canopy, and a somewhat corky bark. 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. Paired samaras spread throughout the tree and hang in clusters well into winter.
Mature Size (h x w): 8-10 x 7m
Form: Round
Non-power line side
Acer X freemanii'Autumn Blaze' - Freeman 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: Round