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 Olinda 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.

Olinda Street, Glen Waverley

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

  • Removing 5 trees and,
  • Planting 15 new trees.
Olinda Street - tree replacement map

Tree to be removed and replaced

New tree

Tree removed with no replacement

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.

Chinese Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis)

This lovely, small deciduous tree has a moderate growth rate and great autumn colour in shades of orange, yellow and red. Bark is dark grey with shallow furrows, and this variety is capable of withstanding relatively harsh conditions. Interesting pinnate leaves emerge green and leathery and, although inconspicuous, clusters of small white flowers are borne in summer, followed by red drupes which mature to blue.

Size - height x width: 8m x 6m

Foliage: Deciduous

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

Claret Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia ‘Raywood’)

A fast-growing deciduous tree known for its stunning deep green summer foliage turning brilliant reddish-purple in autumn. An excellent ornamental shade tree for parks, streets and large gardens, the Claret Ash thrives in full sun and well-drained soils but needs space for its mature rounded canopy. After the inconspicuous flowers there are no fruits.

Size – height and width: 10-20m x 10-15m

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.