Update: Preferred species selected

Thank you to everyone who voted on their preferred street tree species for Carwell Court. Based on community feedback, the chosen option for this street is Brachychiton populneus x discolor 'Griffith Pink'.

Brachychiton populneus x discolor 'Griffith Pink'- to be planted on both sides of the road.

Evergreen rounded pyramid-shaped tree with densely packed panicles of pink flowers in late spring or early summer. The trunk is long and thick and has green-lobed foliage that creates a dense canopy.

Size - height x width: 5-8m x 2-3m

Foliage: Evergreen

Background

As part of Monash Council's Street Tree Strategy, residents of Carwell Court are invited to let us know what type of tree you'd like to see us plant in your street.

Our Street Tree Strategy helps protect and increase our street tree canopy across Monash - something we know is very important to our residents because of the role it plays in cooling, shading and beautifying our streets.

Why does Council identify trees for removal?

When assessing a street that is part of our Street Tree Strategy, we flag trees for removal that are dead, dying (assessed as having less than five years useful life), diseased or dangerous (pose an inappropriate level of risk to people or assets which cannot be reasonably be managed).

These trees are then replaced where appropriate and we also look for other opportunities to plant trees on the street.

Carwell Court, Oakleigh South

Our arborists have completed individual tree assessments based on the above criteria and, in Carwell Court, we are proposing to remove 8 trees and will be planting a total of 8 trees.

Carwell Court - tree replacement map

Tree to be removed and replaced

New tree

Tree removed with no replacement

Species for replanting

Two different options for replanting have been identified by Council's arboriculture team, with species identified most appropriate for the conditions. These options are explained below with residents invited to pick their preference by using the below survey. Council's arboriculture team will then begin working towards planting the species in the preferred option.

Ulmus parvifolia 'Todd - to be planted on both sides of the road.

This semi deciduous tree has a lovely pendular habit with bright green serrated leaves. Its bark is smooth and flaky in various shades including grey, rust brown and cream. In autumn its foliage turns various shades of yellow before falling. This variety was chosen for its upright growth habit.

Size - height x width: 10m x 11m

Foliage: Deciduous

Brachychiton populneus x discolor 'Griffith Pink'- to be planted on both sides of the road.

Evergreen rounded pyramid-shaped tree with densely packed panicles of pink flowers in late spring or early summer. The trunk is long and thick and has green-lobed foliage that creates a dense canopy.

Size - height x width: 5-8m x 2-3m

Foliage: Evergreen

Jacaranda mimosifolia to be planted on both sides of the street.

This fast-growing tree is an elegant specimen with soft, green foliage which turns yellow in winter before shedding. Flowering occurs in summer, when purple, bell-shaped blooms are produced, covering the canopy. The seed pods are very distinct fleshy curved green pods that eventually dry and open. It is an attractive open tree with branches upwardly ascending. A great summertime feature due to its stunning purple flowers.

Size - height x width: 10m x 8m

Foliage: Deciduous