Street trees in Oak Hill Road, 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 Oak Hill Road, we are proposing to remove six trees and will be planting a total of 13 trees which includes an additional eight 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 Oak Hill Road, Mount Waverley:
Oak Hill Road - 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 1 – Pyrus calleryana x P. betulaefolia 'Edgewood', Upright Callery Pear. This tree will be planted between July and September 2019 on both the power line and non-power line sides of the street.
In Oak Hill Road a total of 19 votes were received. Eight (8) votes for Option 1, four (4) votes for Option 2 and seven (7) 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
Pyrus calleryana x P. betulaefolia 'Edgewood' (Upright Callery Pear)
A lovely ornamental pear that has a good spring floral display and glossy green leaves with purple veins, turning to orange-red-purple hues in autumn. Ideal as a feature tree for small to medium gardens. Tough and easily grown.
Mature Size (h x w): 8 x 6m
Form: Upright
Option 2 - Combination of species
Alternating pattern
Acacia pendula (Weeping Myall)
Acacia pendula is drought tolerant and once established can survive long periods without water, will grow in part shade, will grow in clay soils and withstand some water logging. This tree provides good shelter and attracts native birds.
Mature Size (h x w): 5-8 x 2m
Form: Pendulous
Alternating pattern
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): 7 x 4m
Form: Upright
Option 3 - Combination of species
Power line side
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' (Luscious Kanooka)
This native tree has a dense foliage canopy with glossy green leaves that are oblong-shaped. Yellow flowers are borne in summer and are abundant with nectar, attracting birds. Smooth creamy trunk streaked with grey.
Mature Size (h x w): 8 x 4m
Form: Oval
Non-power line side
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo)
Medium-sized native tree with a rounded habit and spreading crown. Dense green foliage flushes bright green in the warmer months. Yellow-green spring flowers are followed by ornamental berries containing showy orange seed pods.
Mature Size (h x w): 8-10 x 6-8m
Form: Round