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Trees on public land

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  Street Tree Masterplan

  Having a street tree masterplan guides us to how we plant street trees now and into the future to ensure we live in a leafy community with plenty of trees.

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  The benefits of trees

  Our trees provide important environmental benefits, which in turn affects our health and wellbeing.

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  Suspected Damage Caused By Tree Roots

  Tree roots can cause issues such as drain blockages. If your drains become blocked due to a Council tree, Council is responsible for these issues.

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  Public tree removal

  Waverley Council is responsible for planning and maintaining trees in Waverley's streets and parks.

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  Public tree maintenance

  Street trees require attention in order to maintain their health and appearance. Council is responsible for maintaining street trees.

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  Street tree planting

  Street trees are planted along road reserves and verges, laneways and occasionally footpaths and in the road itself; they are usually chosen for their shade and visual appeal. Contact Council if you would like to plant a tree on public land.

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  Request a street tree

  Want to live in a leafy suburb? You can help Council make your street a more beautiful, shadier, cleaner place by requesting a street tree to be planted in front of your property.

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  Waverley's Planting Zones

  Information about the zone i.e. planting conditions, street characteristics and a list of preferred trees for that zone