Street trees in Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood
The trees in Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood have been nominated for renewal as part of Council’s Street Tree Strategy.
The Street Tree Strategy aims to enhance and preserve Monash’s street tree canopy to ensure it continues to be a source of neighbourhood and city pride. We hope to create engaging and inviting green spaces, encouraging walking, cycling and street activity and delivering tangible benefits to local communities.
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 Yertchuk Avenue, we are proposing to remove 3 trees and will be planting a total of 7 trees which includes an additional 5 trees in vacant locations.
Replacement Tree Species
Council's arborist has proposed 3 appropriate tree species to be considered for planting. In some cases, we will need to select 2 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 Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood:
Yertchuk Avenue - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 1MB)
If you would like a hard copy of the plan please contact council using the details below:
Survey Results
Council sought feedback (reply paid mail and online survey) on the preferred option of tree species directly affected residents would like to see planted in their street until Friday 18 September 2020.
Your street has selected Option 3 – “Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy', Forest Pansy Redbud”.
For Yertchuck Avenue three (3) votes were received with zero (0) votes for Option 1, one (1) vote for Option 2 and two (2) votes for Option 3.
The “Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy', Forest Pansy Redbud” is a small, attractive tree that has spectacular heart-shaped, burgundy-coloured leaves that continually change colour throughout the year. A rich purple in spring, the foliage transforms to green over summer, followed by a multi-coloured autumn display in tones of red, apricot and gold. The branches have a distinctive, smooth, dark brown wood, which contrasts well with the blossom-like pink flowers that are born before the re-emergence of leaves in spring.
These trees will be planted in late June to July 2021 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 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.
If you require any further information, please contact Lucas Skelton, Manager Horticulture on 9518 3555.
Option 1 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Eukie Dwarf' (Dwarf Yellow Gum)
This shapely dwarf Eucalypt has a light, open canopy with a single trunk and smooth bark that sheds. Its grey-green leaves once mature, are offset by masses of nectar rich, pink, red and sometimes cream blossoms from late autumn to early summer, attracting native birds to the garden.
Mature Size (h x w): 6 – 8 x 4 – 6 m
Form: Round
Option 2 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Melia azedarach ‘Elite’ (White Cedar)
This tree is fast growing and has showy lilac coloured flowers in summer. It has attractive green bipinnate leaves and yellow bead-like fruits which last long after the leaves have fallen.
Mature Size (h x w): 6 – 12 x 5 – 8 m
Form: Broad Domed
Option 3 - Single species (both sides of the road)
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' (Forest Pansy Redbud)
This small, attractive tree has spectacular heart-shaped, burgundy-coloured leaves that continually change colour throughout the year. A rich purple in spring, the foliage transforms to green over summer, followed by a multi-coloured autumn display in tones of red, apricot and gold. The branches have a distinctive, smooth, dark brown wood which contrasts well with the blossom like pink flowers that are born before the re-emergence of leaves in spring.
Mature Size (h x w): 5-7 x 5-7 m
Form: V Shape