We coordinate a variety of programs to improve our City's tree canopy coverage.
These initiatives include our Whole Street Tree Planting and Reserve Tree Planting programs.
We also have an ongoing commitment to maintain and nurture trees in our City for the long-term betterment of our community, and the environment.
Whole Street Tree Planting Program
Our annual whole street planting program aims to ensure future tree-lined streetscapes that are shady, appealing, cool, and create a consistent, attractive avenue of trees of a similar size, shape and look.
We select tree species options that suit the specific growing conditions and environment in your street. Some properties can’t have a verge tree because of underground services or available space. Planting preparation usually starts around March, with trees being planted from April to June in the cooler, wetter months.
Under our Tree and Vegetation Policy, we don’t allow an option for ‘No Tree’. If you have a unique circumstance, personal condition, or request to share with us for special consideration, please share this with us during the consultation feedback period (now closed).
For our 2024 program, we have selected 26 streets and 18 tree species for planting. Limited streets are not offered a species choice because they already have an established, dominant tree species.
2024 Whole Street Planting Program - Streets Selected and Species to be planted
Reserve Tree Planting
We are planting on reserves that will support and benefit from additional trees and tree cover and to support our Tree Canopy Improvement Strategy 2021 - 2045. To meet our tree canopy targets, we aim to plant 600 trees on our reserves, per annum. We have achieved 60% of this target for the 2023/24 financial year to date, with 404 trees planted and approximately 200 yet to be planted on the future identified sites in early 2024.
To find out more information about the tree species listed, the Botanic Gardens of South Australia Plant Selector Tool is a very helpful resource.
Planting Process
We may select up to 4 or 5 tree species for planting on a reserve, chosen for their biodiversity and canopy coverage benefits but also considering the reserve environment, available space and existing assets or infrastructure on the site.
Please be aware that as part of the reserve planting process, selected trees and shrubs that are in declining health (dead/dying) or are in poor structural condition will be scheduled for removal prior to the new planting being undertaken.
Planting will take between 1 to 2 weeks to complete from the day removals and/or planting is started, up to a maximum of 3 weeks to complete. There should be no access restrictions at any of the planting sites, though our trucks and staff will be present in the area during the works.
Tree Maintenance
Trees are maintained through our Whole Street Pruning Program
When we receive a tree maintenance request outside of our Whole Street Tree Pruning Program, we will inspect and assess the tree and then prioritise tree pruning if required according to risk management principals.
To report a tree that requires Council attention, please complete a Contact Form or email us at council@charlessturt.sa.gov.au. Note the specific location, nature of the request and your contact details.
If a tree or fallen branch is an immediate hazard please contact us on 8408 1111.
For pruning of trees through power lines contact SA Power Networks on 131 261.
For information on Regulated and Significant Trees and whether development approval is required, please refer to Information Guide – D01. Regulated and Significant Trees.
The Heritage Conservation Program recognises the important role Regulated and Significant trees (as defined by the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, 2016) play in contributing to the character of the City and provides financial assistance to assist in their ongoing maintenance.
The Program provides financial assistance for their ongoing maintenance. Up to 50% of the total costs of a single grant application up to a maximum of $500.
Note: The total value of the work to be undertaken for the maintenance of a significant tree must be greater than $500 .
The City of Charles Sturt Tree and Vegetation Management Plan is the reference document for our City's Tree and Vegetation Policy.
This document is a guide to be used in conjunction with other legislation, standards and guidelines where appropriate.
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Future Sites Identified
- Sunningdale Reserve, Sunningdale Road, Fulham Gardens: Brachychiton Populneus, Corymbia Maculata & Eucalyptus Macrocarpa.
- Nedford Reserve, Neford Crescent, Fulham Gardens: Acacia Melanoxylon, Angophora Floribunda, Corymbia Maculata & Eucalyptus Leucoxylon.
- Midcourse Reserve, Beeston Way, West Lakes: Angophora Costata & Eucalyptus Leucoxylon "Meglacarpa".
- Windsor Reserve, Butler Avenue, Pennington: Angophora Floribunda, Brachychiton Rupestris, Corymbia Maculata & Eucalyptus Camaldulensis.
- Huron Reserve, Huron Grove, West Lakes: Angophora Costata, Brachychiton Populneus, Eucalyptus Cinerea & Eucalyptus Scoparia.
- Aquatic Reserve, Bower Road, Semaphore Park: Angophora Floribunda, Eucalyptus Camaldulensis, Eucalyptus Leucoxylon "Meglacarpa" & Eucalyptus Nicholii.
- Flinders Park Oval, Hartley Road, Flinders Park: Brachychiton Rupestris, Corymbia Maculata & Eucalyptus Camaldulensis.
- John Keeley Reserve, Mountbatten Terrace, Flinders Park: Angophora Costata, Corymbia Maculata, Eucalyptus Leucoxylon, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa & Eucalyptus Scoparia
Species listed are subject to change at the time of planting, dependent on availability.
Sites Completed
- Allenby Gardens, Lewanick Street, Allenby Gardens (October 2023)
- Parkway Reserve, Valetta Road, Fulham Gardens (August 2023)
- Old Port Reach Reserve, Searange Court, Grange (August 2023)
- Tedder Reserve, Findon Road and Belgrave Avenue, Flinders Park (August 2023)
- Point Malcolm Reserve, Military Road, Semaphore Park (July 2023)
- Condon Reserve, Harcourt Avenue, Pennington (July 2023)
- Grand Junction Reserve, Grand Junction Road, Pennington (July 2023)
Whole Street Planting Program - Streets Selected and Species To Be Planted
Street | Species To Be Planted |
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Ascot Ct, Fulham Gardens | Pyrus betulaefolia (Southworth Dancer) |
Boronia St, Flinders Park | Pyrus betulaefolia (Southworth Dancer) |
Brenthorpe Rd, Seaton | Pyrus betulaefolia (Southworth Dancer) |
Brice St (Mill St to Buccleuch Ave), Findon | Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (Callery Pear) - Existing dominant species |
County St, Fulham Gardens | Sapium sebiferum (Chinese Tallow), Cupaniopsis anacardiodes (Tuckeroo) on reserve side only |
Dawkins Ave, Seaton | Prunus cerasifera (Oakville Crimson Spire) |
Devonshire Ave, Fulham Gardens | Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ (Box Elder) |
Dumfries Ave, Seaton | Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio) |
Eldridge Cres, Grange | Celtis australis (Hackberry) |
Harrow Rd, Kidman Park | Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda) - Existing dominant species |
Hindmarsh Ave (Jervois Ave to Young Ave), West Hindmarsh | Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio) |
HMAS Australia Rd (Henley Beach Rd to Burford Rd), Henley Beach South | Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree) |
Honeyton St, Seaton | Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda) - Existing dominant species |
Jarman Tce, Flinders Park | Pyrus betulaefolia (Southworth Dancer) |
Kidman Ave, Kidman Park | Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio) |
Kinross Ave, Seaton | Hymenosporum flavum (Native Frangipani) |
McKenzie Ct, Royal Park | Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (Callery Pear) |
Messenger Rd (Grange Rd to 37 Messenger Rd), Fulham Gardens | Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ (Box Elder) |
Morris St, Kidman Park | Pyrus betulaefolia (Southworth Dancer) |
Santin Ave, Kidman Park | Geijera parviflora (Wilga) |
Tatura Cres, Fulham Gardens | Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio) |
Thain Ave, (Crittenden Rd to Barker Ave), Findon | Pyrus betulaefolia (Southworth Dancer) |
Thain Ave (Barker Ave to Hurstfield Tce), Findon | Lagerstroemia indica (Crepe Myrtle) |
Tyler St, Henley Beach South | Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ (S.A. Blue Gum) |
White Tce, Fulham Gardens | Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio) |
Wilson St, Royal Park | Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio) - Existing dominant species |
Yalpara Ave, Seaton | Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ (Box Elder) |
Whole Street Pruning Program
To find out when your suburb will be visited, see the table below.
Council's Whole Street Pruning Program is based on a 3 year timeline to prune all street trees across our City and is conducted on a continuous cycle.
Suburb | Month | Year |
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FINDON | September | 2022 |
OVINGHAM | October | 2022 |
BOWDEN | October | 2022 |
BROMPTON | November | 2022 |
RIDLEYTON | December | 2022 |
KILKENNY | December | 2022 |
WOODVILLE WEST | January | 2023 |
ROYAL PARK | January | 2023 |
SEATON | March | 2023 |
WEST LAKES | June | 2023 |
FULHAM GARDENS | September | 2023 |
KIDMAN PARK | November | 2023 |
GRANGE | January | 2024 |
FLINDERS PARK | February | 2024 |
WOODVILLE SOUTH | March | 2024 |
HENLEY BEACH | May | 2024 |
HENLEY BEACH SOUTH | May | 2024 |
WEST CROYDON | June | 2024 |
CROYDON | June | 2024 |
BEVERLEY | August | 2024 |
WEST BEACH | September | 2024 |
ALLENBY GARDENS | October | 2024 |
WELLAND | October | 2024 |
WOODVILLE | November | 2024 |
WOODVILLE PARK | November | 2024 |
WEST HINDMARSH | December | 2024 |
HINDMARSH | December | 2024 |
SEMAPHORE PARK | January | 2025 |
WEST LAKES SHORE | February | 2025 |
ATHOL PARK | March | 2025 |
CHELTENHAM | March | 2025 |
PENNINGTON | April | 2025 |
WOODVILLE NORTH | April | 2025 |
HENDON | May | 2025 |
ALBERT PARK | May | 2025 |
RENOWN PARK | June | 2025 |
DEVON PARK | July | 2025 |
TENNYSON | July | 2025 |
ST CLAIR | August | 2025 |