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 Devoy Street to let us know what type of tree you'd like to see us plant in your street.

Click 'Follow' at the top of this page to receive updates on the project, including the results of voting.

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.

Devoy Street, Oakleigh South

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

  • Removing 4 trees, and
  • Planting 8 trees.
Devoy Street - tree replacement map

Tree to be removed and replaced

New tree

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.

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)

An Australian shrub/small tree well known for its lemon-scented, glossy green foliage and clusters of creamy-white flowers. When crushed, the dark green leaves release a strong lemon scent. In summer, fluffy white flower heads create a delicate contrast against the rich foliage.

Size – height and width: 3-8m x 3-5m

Foliage: Evergreen

Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)

A fast-growing native tree with dark green, glossy foliage and small green-white flowers that are followed by orange berries. Makes a good shade, specimen or street tree. Prefers a sunny to partly shaded position and prefers moist, well drained soils. A hardy variety that attracts birds and is tolerant of pollution. Mulch well to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Size - height x width: 6-12m x 3-4m

Foliage: Evergreen

Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus)

This hardy small tree or tall shrub is an Australian native tolerant of a variety of conditions and can be found naturally along the Eastern coast of Australia from the northern parts of Tasmania extending through to K’gari (Fraser Island) in Queensland. It has deep green foliage that is a reddish-pink colour when young and produces white to pink feathery flowers with fringed edges. The flowers hang like tiny lampshades during spring and summer, and the ornamental display is continued with the appearance of dark blue berries from which it gets its name. In addition to this, the older leaves turn a red colour making this a spectacular tree for year-round interest.

Size - height x width: 9m x 4m

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.