Street trees in O’Sullivan Road, 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 O’Sullivan Road, we are proposing to remove 2 trees and will be planting a total of 13 trees which includes an additional 11 trees in vacant location.
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 O’Sullivan Road, Glen Waverley:
O’Sullivan Road - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 1MB)
We sought 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 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 30 August 2019).
Your street has chosen Option 3 – Lagerstromia indica x L. fauriei, "Sioux Upright Crepe Myrtle”.
For O'Sullivan Road 7 votes were received with 6 for Option 3.
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)
Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' - Crimson Sentry Norway Maple
This is a flashy crimson foliaged maple with dense upright branching. It has a compact growth habit with its large crimson leaves in summer turning to gold and orange in Autumn. Adds great colour contrast foliage. A small tree with greyish black bark that is lightly textured.
Mature Size (h x w): 5-7m x 5-7m
Form: Upright
Option 2 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' - Luscious Kanooka
An Australian native. Leaves are dark green, shiny and large. New growth starts in a distinctive copper colour and further interest appears over time with the branches developing deep purple coloured bark which peels back to reveal a smooth, cream trunk. Flowers are yellow and sweetly perfumed, appearing in clusters through summer
Mature Size (h x w): 8m x 4m
Form: Oval
Option 3 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Sioux’ - Sioux Upright Crepe Myrtle
Creating quite the visual impact over a lengthy period, this variety offers masses of intense, pink flowers over summer, followed by stunning, rich foliage colour in tones of yellow, red and orange through autumn, before shedding its leaves. When mature, the bark of this variety will peel, creating a mottled effect to reveal the beautiful caramel-pink colour of its under bark.
Mature Size (h x w): 5m x 4m
Form: Round