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. The City's Infill Street Tree Planting Program is a priority objective of the Urban Forest Plan, helping to increase the level of canopy cover across the public realm. It is focused on the annual delivery of a targeted program of new 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 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

Northbridge

• Lion Walk
• Moore Street
• Aberdeen Street

Claisebrook

• Victory Terrace
• Kensington Street

East Perth

• Hay Street (Plain to Braithwaite Streets)
  
  

What tree species will be planted?

• Eucalyptus marginata – Jarrah
• Lophostemon confertus – Queensland box
• Agonis flexuosa – WA Peppermint
• Jacaranda mimosifolia – Jacaranda
• Olea europaea – Olive
• Ulmus parvifolia – Chinese Elm
• Eucalyptus rudis – Flooded Gum
• Eucalyptus gomphocephala – Tuart
• Corymbia calophylla – Marri
• Platanus x acerifolia – London Plane
• Melaleuca quinquenervia – Broad Leaved Paperbark
• Gleditsia triacanthos – Honey Locust
• Eucalyptus lane-poolei – Salmon White Gum
• Banksia attenuata – Candlestick Banksia
• Pyrus ussuriensis – Manchurian Pear

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
• the species that have been selected for planting.

When will planting take place?

To maximise successful tree establishment and growth, new trees are planted during the cooler months (April - October).

In some instances, site investigation works may take place prior to tree planting to locate underground services and test soils.

Urban Forest Plan background

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

The 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.

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

Want to know more? 

• Visit the FAQs section
• Call the Customer Experience Centre 08 9461 3333
• Email us at info.city@cityofperth.wa.gov.au