As part of Monash Council's Street Tree Strategy, the trees in Haversham Avenue have been nominated for renewal.
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.
Haversham Avenue, Wheelers Hill
Our arborists have completed individual tree assessments based on the above criteria and, in Haversham Avenue, we are proposing to remove 3 trees and will be planting a total of 56 trees, which includes planting 52 trees in currently vacant locations.
Click on each image below to see the full tree replacement maps.
Tree to be removed and replaced
New tree
Tree removed with no replacement
Species for replanting
Eucalyptus polyanthemos - to be planted on the house side.
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 is capable of tolerating difficult, dry stony soils. Juvenile foliage is oval in shape and grey-green in colour whilst the mature, 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
Eucalyptus melliodora - to be planted on the reserve side.
This tree is a medium to tall grower, best known for its unusual bark which varies from smooth to rough all the way down the trunk. Often the bark varies presenting an array of colours including grey, yellow, red and brown and occasionally, can be very dark and rough. Very fragrant, white flowers appear during the warmer months.
Size - height x width: 10-15m x 8-10m
Foliage: Evergreen
