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Infill Street Tree Planting Program 2022

Following consultation on the Urban Forest Plan, the City continues with the next phase of new street tree planting. A priority objective of the Urban Forest Plan is the delivery of a targeted program of new tree planting to fill gaps in existing street tree planting, within each of the City’s neighbourhoods.

As part of implementing the Urban Forest Plan the City of Perth will be planting new street trees in selected streets across each of the city's neighbourhoods between April and October 2022 with the aim of:

  • Filling gaps within existing street trees
  • Helping to cool streets
  • Improving green links
  • Beautifying neighbourhood streets
  • Promoting community health and well being.

Where will you be planting?

This year’s planting program has seen a shift in focus. While previous programs have tended to focus on one specific neighbourhood, this year will see new trees planted across all of the City’s six neighbourhoods in support of our Neighbourhood Place Plans.

Crawley-Nedlands

  • Hampden Road
  • Winthrop Avenue
  • Park Avenue

West Perth

  • Walker Avenue
  • Ventnor Avenue
  • Outram Street
  • Altona Street
  • Colin Street

Central Perth

  • St Georges Terrace
  • Wellington Street

Northbridge

  • Lion Walk
  • Moore Street
  • Aberdeen Street

Claisebrook

  • Victory Terrace
  • Railway Reserve

East Perth

  • Hay Street (Plain to Braithwaite)





Which species will be planted?

New tree species are determined by the City of Perth Street Tree Guide (currently in development). In general, new tree planting will match existing tree species most commonly found within each street.

Click this link to access the new street tree 2022 map for more details on which streets will have new trees planted in existing footpath and verge areas, and the species that have been selected.

Water harvesting tree pits

Where possible, trees will be planted in water harvesting tree pits. These pits are designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff from city streets to provide additional passive irrigation. They can help to promote better tree health and growth and are part of a more sustainable approach to water management and improved water quality.

When will planting take place?

Planting will take place between April and October 2022. Planting during the cooler months maximises successful tree establishment and growth.

In some instances, site investigation works may take place prior to tree planting to located underground services and test soils. The work is generally low impact and the City aims to minimise disruption to adjoining businesses and residents during planting.


Previous Plantings

Crawley/Nedlands Infill Street Tree Planting 2020

Infill street tree planting was completed in Crawley/Nedlands between April and October 2020. Click here to access the map and information flyer.

Tree Trials

The infill street tree planting project in Crawley and Nedlands included a trial of some new tree species, as follows:

  • Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) on Caporn Street
  • Macadamia (Macadamia integriflora) on Clark Street
  • Chinese pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) on Edward Street
  • Australian Teak (Flindersia australis) on Cook Street
  • Cape chestnut (Calodendrum capense) on Myers Street.

The trials will assess the potential of these new species to be used as street trees in future planting programs.

Why are we trialling new species?

Streets create harsh growing environments for trees. There can be a tendency to rely on a limited number of species that have shown that they can survive and thrive.

Research shows that the City's urban forest is currently over reliant on some trees. This lack of diversity creates the risk of a significant loss of trees if one particular family or species is affected by an outbreak of a specific pest or disease, climate change or other environmental factors.

To help reduce this risk it is important that the City identifies and trials new street tree species to help improve diversity and the long term health and resilience of our urban forest. If the trials are successful then the new species can be selected for planting more widely across the city.

How have the trial trees been selected?

Trial species have been chosen based on an assessment of their individual characteristics and qualities against growing conditions within city streets, or because they currently grow well in climates similar to Perth.

How will the tree trials work?

Trial trees will be planted in small groups of between 4 to 6 trees within a street. They will be planted into grass verge areas first. If they grow successfully there they will be trialled again in paved footpath areas, as these locations are the most challenging growing environments for trees.

Each tree will be assessed at regular intervals across 18 months to measure their rate of growth and levels of health. Once a tree has proven its ability to become established and thrive it will be added to the City's approved tree list.

West Perth Infill Street Tree Planting 2019

Infill street tree planting was completed in West Perth between April and September 2019. Click on these links to access the map and Information flyer


Urban Forest Plan background

The City of Perth Urban Forest Plan was adopted by Council in September 2016, after a period of public consultation.

An urban forest is broadly defined as the collection of green spaces, trees and other vegetation that grows within an urban area, on both public and private land. It provides a range of social, environmental and economic benefits that enrich the quality of urban life. The Urban Forest Plan sets out a vision, goals and objectives for the future planning, management and expansion of the urban forest to maximise the delivery of these benefits.

Consultation on the City of Perth Urban Forest Plan concluded in 2016: 

Click this link to view a copy of the City of Perth Urban Forest Plan

Want to know more? 



Infill Street Tree Planting Program 2022

Following consultation on the Urban Forest Plan, the City continues with the next phase of new street tree planting. A priority objective of the Urban Forest Plan is the delivery of a targeted program of new tree planting to fill gaps in existing street tree planting, within each of the City’s neighbourhoods.

As part of implementing the Urban Forest Plan the City of Perth will be planting new street trees in selected streets across each of the city's neighbourhoods between April and October 2022 with the aim of:

  • Filling gaps within existing street trees
  • Helping to cool streets
  • Improving green links
  • Beautifying neighbourhood streets
  • Promoting community health and well being.

Where will you be planting?

This year’s planting program has seen a shift in focus. While previous programs have tended to focus on one specific neighbourhood, this year will see new trees planted across all of the City’s six neighbourhoods in support of our Neighbourhood Place Plans.

Crawley-Nedlands

  • Hampden Road
  • Winthrop Avenue
  • Park Avenue

West Perth

  • Walker Avenue
  • Ventnor Avenue
  • Outram Street
  • Altona Street
  • Colin Street

Central Perth

  • St Georges Terrace
  • Wellington Street

Northbridge

  • Lion Walk
  • Moore Street
  • Aberdeen Street

Claisebrook

  • Victory Terrace
  • Railway Reserve

East Perth

  • Hay Street (Plain to Braithwaite)





Which species will be planted?

New tree species are determined by the City of Perth Street Tree Guide (currently in development). In general, new tree planting will match existing tree species most commonly found within each street.

Click this link to access the new street tree 2022 map for more details on which streets will have new trees planted in existing footpath and verge areas, and the species that have been selected.

Water harvesting tree pits

Where possible, trees will be planted in water harvesting tree pits. These pits are designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff from city streets to provide additional passive irrigation. They can help to promote better tree health and growth and are part of a more sustainable approach to water management and improved water quality.

When will planting take place?

Planting will take place between April and October 2022. Planting during the cooler months maximises successful tree establishment and growth.

In some instances, site investigation works may take place prior to tree planting to located underground services and test soils. The work is generally low impact and the City aims to minimise disruption to adjoining businesses and residents during planting.


Previous Plantings

Crawley/Nedlands Infill Street Tree Planting 2020

Infill street tree planting was completed in Crawley/Nedlands between April and October 2020. Click here to access the map and information flyer.

Tree Trials

The infill street tree planting project in Crawley and Nedlands included a trial of some new tree species, as follows:

  • Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) on Caporn Street
  • Macadamia (Macadamia integriflora) on Clark Street
  • Chinese pistachio (Pistacia chinensis) on Edward Street
  • Australian Teak (Flindersia australis) on Cook Street
  • Cape chestnut (Calodendrum capense) on Myers Street.

The trials will assess the potential of these new species to be used as street trees in future planting programs.

Why are we trialling new species?

Streets create harsh growing environments for trees. There can be a tendency to rely on a limited number of species that have shown that they can survive and thrive.

Research shows that the City's urban forest is currently over reliant on some trees. This lack of diversity creates the risk of a significant loss of trees if one particular family or species is affected by an outbreak of a specific pest or disease, climate change or other environmental factors.

To help reduce this risk it is important that the City identifies and trials new street tree species to help improve diversity and the long term health and resilience of our urban forest. If the trials are successful then the new species can be selected for planting more widely across the city.

How have the trial trees been selected?

Trial species have been chosen based on an assessment of their individual characteristics and qualities against growing conditions within city streets, or because they currently grow well in climates similar to Perth.

How will the tree trials work?

Trial trees will be planted in small groups of between 4 to 6 trees within a street. They will be planted into grass verge areas first. If they grow successfully there they will be trialled again in paved footpath areas, as these locations are the most challenging growing environments for trees.

Each tree will be assessed at regular intervals across 18 months to measure their rate of growth and levels of health. Once a tree has proven its ability to become established and thrive it will be added to the City's approved tree list.

West Perth Infill Street Tree Planting 2019

Infill street tree planting was completed in West Perth between April and September 2019. Click on these links to access the map and Information flyer


Urban Forest Plan background

The City of Perth Urban Forest Plan was adopted by Council in September 2016, after a period of public consultation.

An urban forest is broadly defined as the collection of green spaces, trees and other vegetation that grows within an urban area, on both public and private land. It provides a range of social, environmental and economic benefits that enrich the quality of urban life. The Urban Forest Plan sets out a vision, goals and objectives for the future planning, management and expansion of the urban forest to maximise the delivery of these benefits.

Consultation on the City of Perth Urban Forest Plan concluded in 2016: 

Click this link to view a copy of the City of Perth Urban Forest Plan

Want to know more?