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 Kingsley Grove 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.

Kingsley Grove, Mount Waverley

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

  • Removing 19 trees, and
  • Planting 38 new trees.
Kingsley Grove - 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.

Persian Spire Ironwood (Parrotia persica)

A narrow and upright tree known for its seasonal appeal, vibrant purple new leaves and beautiful flaking bark. During summer leaves are dark green with purple edges which turn yellow, orange and red during autumn, complemented by unique small red flowers in late winter. Low maintenance and resilience, the Persian Spire thrives in full sun to part-shade and well-drained soil.

Size – height and width: 6-8 m x 2-3m

Foliage: Deciduous

Lucious Water Gum (Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Luscious’)

An Australian native with dark green, shiny and large leaves. As the name suggests, luscious in appearance! New growth starts out a distinctive copper colour and further interest appears over time with the branches developing deep purplish coloured bark that peels back to reveal a smooth, cream trunk. Flowers are yellow and sweetly perfumed, appearing in clusters through summer.

Size - height x width: 8m x 4m

Foliage: Evergreen

Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)

This fast-growing tree is an elegant specimen with soft, green foliage that 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 because of its stunning purple flowers.

Size - height x width: 10m x 8m

Foliage: Deciduous

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.