Find tree pruning dates

Our regular pruning program keeps trees in public areas healthy, whilst making sure they're away from power lines, street signs, cars and pedestrians.

We don’t prune outside the scheduled program unless a tree is a safety hazard, such as blocking footpaths or street signs. If you notice safety issues with a tree or tree branch, submit a tree pruning request.

Streets in Stonnington are categorised according to the frequency required for inspections and pruning for the trees.

  • Annual streets: 6,000 trees inspected and pruned once a year due to their proximity to power lines.
  • Biennial streets: 21,000 trees inspected and pruned every two years.

We'll let you know of any upcoming tree pruning in your neighbourhood two to three weeks before it starts by dropping a card in your mailbox.

The following map and table show you the pruning schedule in your area.

Year Month Biennial and annual streets Annual streets only
Odd January 11 and 12 26
Odd February 23 and 24 37, 44 and 43
Odd March 40, 41 and 42 34
Odd April 29 and 30 10 and 9
Odd May 7 and 8 20
Odd June 13 and 17 21 and 22
Odd July 25 and 27 47 and 48
Odd August 38 and 39 3, 4 and 5
Odd September 45 and 46 15 and 16
Odd October 6 and 14 38 and 33
Odd November 31 and 32 35 and 36
Odd December 18 and 19 1 and 2
Even January 26 11 and 12
Even February 37, 43 and 44 23 and 24
Even March 34 40, 41 and 42
Even April 9 and 10 29 and 30
Even May 20 7 and 8
Even June 21 and 22 13 and 17
Even July 47 and 48 25 and 27
Even August 3, 4 and 5 38 and 39
Even September 15 and 16 45 and 46
Even October 28 and 33 6 and 14
Even November 35 and 36 31 and 32
Even December 1 and 2 18 and 19