Local Arborists
Tree Care for Glen Iris Gardens
Glen Iris sits across the boundary of the Cities of Boroondara and Stonnington, with established family homes, period residences, and generous leafy blocks throughout. Streets like High Street, Malvern Road, Burke Road and the quiet residential roads around Glen Iris station feature mature oaks, elms, eucalypts and ornamental plantings. The suburb's unique position — split across two councils — means tree protection rules can vary street by street.
Leafy Tree Care provides expert tree services across Glen Iris — from routine pruning and hedge trimming to complex tree removals and certified arborist reports. Because Glen Iris spans two council areas with different permit rules, we make sure you have the right advice from the start.
Common Work in Glen Iris
Typical Jobs We See in the Area
Glen Iris work often involves large eucalypt management on the bigger blocks south of Malvern Road, pruning of heritage oaks and elms in the established gardens between High Street and Burke Road, and arborist reports to clarify council boundaries for properties right on the Boroondara–Stonnington border.
Common trees across Glen Iris
- Mature English oaks and plane trees across older streets
- Lemon-scented gums and spotted gums on larger properties
- Claret ashes and liquid ambers in post-war gardens
- Ornamental pears, magnolias and crepe myrtles
- Fruit trees in established family backyards
What We Do
Our Glen Iris Services
- Tree RemovalSafe removal of dead, dangerous or unwanted trees of any size.
- Tree PruningCareful pruning for health, shape and hazard reduction.
- Heritage Tree CareSpecialist care for mature and significant trees.
- Stump GrindingComplete stump removal below ground level.
- Hedge TrimmingPrecise shaping for street appeal and plant health.
- Arborist ReportsCouncil-ready reports for permits and planning applications.
- Emergency RemovalRapid response for storm-damaged or hazardous trees.
- Cabling & BracingStructural support for valuable heritage specimens.
🏛️ Boroondara Council Permits — The Local Rules
Glen Iris spans two councils — Boroondara and Stonnington — and both enforce tree protection rules.
Boroondara requires permits for canopy trees with a trunk circumference of 110cm or more (at 1.5m). Stonnington maintains a Significant Tree Register and requires permits for any listed tree, plus trees in areas with planning overlays.
Glen Iris has pockets of Heritage Overlays (HO) across both council areas, and several streets are covered by Significant Landscape Overlays (SLO) designed to preserve the suburb's established canopy character. Properties near Gardiners Creek may also be covered by Environmental Significance Overlays (ESO).
We'll identify which council applies to your property, check any overlays, advise on permit requirements, and prepare the application.
Why Locals Choose Us
Why Glen Iris Residents Trust Leafy Tree Care
Glen Iris properties often have mature fruit trees, established hedges and large eucalypts — each with specific pruning and care requirements. We bring local knowledge, the right equipment, and a careful approach to every job.
With $20M in public liability insurance, certified qualifications, and a commitment to leaving every site clean and tidy, we're the local arborists Glen Iris homeowners trust for both routine and complex tree work.