Update: Preferred species selected

Thank you to everyone who voted on their preferred street tree species for Vision Street. Based on community feedback, the chosen option for this street is Pistacia chinesis.

Pistacia chinensis - to be planted on both sides of the road.

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

Background

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

Vision Street, Chadstone

Our arborists have completed individual tree assessments based on the above criteria and, in Vision Street, we are proposing to remove 2 trees and will be planting a total of 8 trees, which includes planting 6 trees in currently vacant locations.
Vision 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 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.

Lophostemon confertus on non-powerline side and Tristanopsis laurina 'Luscious' on powerline side

Lophostemon confertus:

A rainforest tree native to the North-Eastern parts of Australia, this is a fast growing tree which is rarely affected by pests and diseases. Dome-like in shape, it develops a very dense foliage cover of dark green, leathery leaves providing good shade for the summer months. This variety rarely sheds limbs and has salmon coloured bark which flakes off over summer revealing orange-brown tones on the trunk. Summer also brings clusters of small white flowers whose stamens give them a decorative fluffy appearance.

Size - height x width:15m x 10m

Foliage: Evergreen

Tristanopsis laurina 'Luscious':

An Australian native, this is an improved variety of the regular Tristaniopsis laurina. Leaves are dark green, shiny and large - and 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 purple coloured bark which 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

Eucalyptus maculata on non-powerline side and Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Euky Dwarf' on powerline side

Eucalyptus maculata:

This is a stately native Corymbia (syn. Eucalyptus) which grows straight and tall. The bark sheds in summer and is smooth and cream in colour with grey spots from the older bark, providing contrast and interest with its mottled appearance. The leaves are dark green and glossy and from autumn to winter, small clusters of fragrant white flowers appear attracting birds and honeybees to the area.

Size - height x width: 30m x 10m

Foliage: Evergreen

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Euky Dwarf

A great choice where height restrictions are of concern, this shapely dwarf Eucalypt has a light, open canopy with a single trunk and smooth bark that sheds. Once more mature its grey-green leaves once mature are offset by masses of nectar-rich blossoms from late autumn to early summer, attracting native birds to the garden. NOTE: Seed grown - natural variation means individual tree may be a pink, red or cream flowering form.

Size - height x width: 7m x 4-5m

Foliage: Evergreen

Pistacia chinensis - to be planted on both sides of the road.

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