As part of Monash Council's Street Tree Strategy, residents of Doynton Parade, Mount Waverley (from Blackburn Road to Wingate Avenue) 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.

Please note this is for residents of Doynton Parade who live between Blackburn Road and Wingate Avenue, if you live between Wingate Avenue and Genoa Court, visit this page.

Following assessment by Council's aboriculture team, 11 street trees on Doynton Parade from Blackburn Road to Wingate Avenue have been identified for removal. You can read a report about why each of these trees are being removed here.

In their place, the team has identified opportunities to plant 32 new trees at the locations on the below map, with 3 options for replanting available for residents to pick a preference.

Three different options for replanting have been identified by Council's aboriculture team, with species identified most appropriate for the conditions.

These options are explained below with residents invited to pick their preference by 10 June 2024 using the below survey.

Council's aboriculture team will then begin working towards planting the species in the preferred option.

Option 1 offers 1 tree species for planting.

Malus tschonoskii (Pillar Crabapple) - to be planted on both sides of the road.

This is a strong, upright-growing deciduous tree with good autumn colour. Dark-green leaves, slightly hairy. White flowers with a pink flush and followed by green with red-tinged fruit. Brilliant colours of yellow, red and burgundy are present in the autumn months.

Mature size: 7m high by 4m wide.

Form: narrow upright.

Option 2 offers two tree species for planting.

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius (Jerilderie Red) - to be planted on the powerlines side of the road.

This is an attractive densely canopied tree that grows to approximately 8m tall and 7m wide. It has a bloated trunk and large lobed leaves. During the summer months, the tree is densely packed with stunning powdery-red flowers that are shaped like small bells.

Mature size: 8m high by 7m wide

Form: Domed

Brachychiton acerifolius (Illwarra Flame Tree) - to be planted on the side of the road without powerlines.

This is a small to medium-sized shade native tree offering glossy green foliage and pretty clusters of salmon pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. The flowers attract birds.

Mature size: 8m high by 4m wide

Form: Domed

Option 3 offers 2 tree species for planting.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea 'Scarlet' (Dwarf Yellow Gum) - to be planted on the powerlines side of the road.

The Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea “Scarlet” has an exceptional flowering form and is drought-tolerant. “Scarlet” is grafted onto Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea providing exceptional flowering performance and vibrant flower colour.

Mature size: 7m high by 4m wide

Form: Round

Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Yellow Gum) - to be planted on the side of the road without powerlines.

This shapely eucalypt has a light, open canopy with a single trunk and smooth bark that sheds. Its grey-green leaves once mature are offset by masses of nectar-rich pink, red and sometimes cream blossoms from late autumn to early summer, attracting native birds to the garden.

Mature size: 8-10m high by 4-6m wide

Form: Round