Background

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

We are inviting residents of Cole Crescent to let us know what type of tree you'd like to see us plant in your street.

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Why does Council identify trees for removal?

When assessing a street as 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 that 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.

Cole Crescent, Chadstone

Our arborists have completed individual tree assessments based on the above criteria. We will be:

  • Removing 16 trees, and
  • Planting 35 new trees.

You can also view a detailed copy of the map from the document library.

Species for replanting

Three different options for replanting have been identified by Council's arboriculture team, with species identified as the most appropriate for the conditions. These options are explained below. Residents are then invited to select their preference by using the survey at the bottom of the page. Council's arboriculture team will then begin working towards planting the species in the preferred option.

Euky Dwarf Yellow Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Magnet') - to be planted on the side of the crescent with powerlines.

A great choice where height restrictions are of concern, this shapely dwarf eucalypt has a light, open canopy with a single trunk and smooth bark that sheds. Once more mature, its grey-green leaves are offset by masses of nectar-rich blossoms from late autumn to early summer, attracting native birds to the garden. NOTE: Seed grown - natural variation means individual tree may be a pink, red or cream flowering form.

Size - height x width: 7m x 4-5m

Foliage: Evergreen

Dwarf Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus cladocalyx ‘Nana’) - to be planted on the side of the crescent with no powerlines.

A drought-tolerant and frost-hardy evergreen that offers shade and attracts birds. The Dwarf Sugar Gum is known for its mottled grey/yellow bark, glossy dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Size – height and width: 8-12m x 6m

Foliage: Evergreen

Coral Gum (Eucalyptus torquata) - to be planted on both sides of the crescent

Creating quite the visual impact over a lengthy period, this variety has a great trunk and offers masses of intense, musk-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 underbark.

Size - height x width: 6-8m x 4m

Foliage: Deciduous

Coral Gum (Eucalyptus torquata) - to be planted on the side of the crescent with powerlines.


A small, adaptable evergreen tree with pretty coral-pink flowers. Native to the poor and shallow soils of the Goldfields in Western Australia, the Coral Gum tolerates dry summers and poor soils yet rewards with a conspicuous show of flowers in spring or summer.

The coral-pink or creamy flowers are also known for their abundant nectar and bird attracting. The latent hardiness and smaller adult size of the tree makes it a popular choice as a street tree, but it also works well as a feature tree in water-wise gardens and native plantings. Best in full sun.

Can grow in a variety of soils including poor, shallow or rocky. Tolerates dry summers and urban environments. Grows fast in suitable conditions. Needs good drainage.

Size - height x width: 4-10m x 2-6m

Foliage: Evergreen

Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) - to be planted on the side of the crescent with no powerlines

This Australian native tree grows naturally down the central tablelands of New South Wales to Victoria, and across as far as Ararat. A tough tree, it can tolerate difficult, dry stony soils. Juvenile foliage is oval in shape and grey-green in colour while adult leaves are more ovate. The short trunk can be smooth or box-like (fissured). Flowering occurs from September to January during which small white flowers appear.

Size - height x width: 10-15m x 5m

Foliage: Evergreen

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Residents invited to provide feedback

    By 20 February 2026.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Affected trees removed

    By 30 April 2026.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Preferred species planted

    By 30 June 2026.