Street trees in Monomeith Crescent and Iona Court, 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 and in Monomeith Crescent and Iona Court, we are proposing to remove 2 trees and will be planting a total of 21 trees which includes an additional 19 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 Monomeith Crescent and Iona Court:
Monomeith Crescent and Iona Court - 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 Wednesday 27 March 2019.
Your street has selected Option 3 – Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea 'Scarlet', Yellow Gum.
In Monomeith Crescent and Iona Court a total of 16 votes were received. Seven (7) votes for Option 3, six (6) votes for Option 1 and three (3) votes for Option 2.
The Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea 'Scarlet', Yellow Gum is a striking specimen tree, has an exceptional flowering form with vibrant colours and is drought tolerant.
This tree will be planted between June and September 2019 on both the power line and non-power line sides of the street.
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): 5-8m x 3-4m
Form: Pendulous
Option 2 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Brachychiton Populneus x acerifolius - 'Bella Pink' (Bella Pink Brachychiton)
This is a small to medium-sized shade native tree offering glossy green foliage and pretty clusters of salmon pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. The flowers attract birds.
Mature Size (h x w): 8m x 4m
Form: Broad domed
Option 3 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Power line side / Non-power line side
Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea - 'Scarlet' (Red Flowering Yellow Gum)
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): 7m x 4m
Form: Round