Update: Preferred species selected

Thank you to everyone who voted on their preferred street tree species for Jordan Grove. Based on community feedback, the chosen option for this street is Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268' October Glory.

Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268' October Glory - to be planted on both sides of the road.

This tree has impressive autumn colours beginning with green leaves in the spring, then turning to a dark pinkish red during autumn. The undersides of the leaves also change from grey in the spring to pinkish in the autumn. It is usually one of the last to change to its autumn colour and usually holds its leaves longer into the season. This tree has ascending branches when young, maturing to a more rounded canopy. This tree is also known as 'Autumn Red' or 'April Splendour'.Size - height x width: 13m x m

Foliage: Deciduous

Background

As part of Monash Council's Street Tree Strategy, residents of Jordan Grove 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.

Jordan Grove, Glen Waverley

Our arborists have completed individual tree assessments based on the above criteria and, in Jordan Grove, we are proposing to remove 2 trees and will be planting a total of 4 trees, which includes planting of 2 trees in currently vacant locations.
Jordan Grove 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.

Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268' October Glory - to be planted on both sides of the road.

This tree has impressive autumn colours beginning with green leaves in the spring, then turning to a dark pinkish red during autumn. The undersides of the leaves also change from grey in the spring to pinkish in the autumn. It is usually one of the last to change to its autumn colour and usually holds its leaves longer into the season. This tree has ascending branches when young, maturing to a more rounded canopy. This tree is also known as 'Autumn Red' or 'April Splendour'.Size - height x width: 13m x m

Foliage: Deciduous

Waterhousea floribunda 'ST1' Whisper - to be planted on both sides of the road.

This is a versatile, bushy tree with a wonderful weeping habit. New growth starts off pink with leaves turning to various shades of green as the foliage matures. Foliage is maintained to the base of the plant giving a year-round lush, full appearance. It forms a small quantity of creamy-white flowers in summer. Berry production on 'Whisper' is unlike other Lilly Pillies, with minimal quantities of small green berries that, whilst bird attracting, these fruits are tucked in amongst the foliage and are not obvious.

Size - height x width: 8m x 5m

Foliage: Evergree