Street trees in Waimarie Drive, Mt 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 Waimarie Drive, we are proposing to remove 17 trees and will be planting a total of 23 trees which includes an additional 13 trees in vacant locations.
Replacement Tree Species
Council's arborists have 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 Waimarie Drive, Mt Waverley:
Waimarie Drive - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 955KB)
Survey Results
We sought feedback (reply paid mail survey and online below) on the preferred option of tree species directly affected residents would like to see planted in their street until 22 May 2018.
Your street has selected Option 4, Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush)
In Waimarie Drive a total of 28 votes were received. 11 votes were for Option 4.
The Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush) 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.
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 4 - 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): 5-8 x 3-4m
Form: Pendulous