General tree pruning request
General tree pruning request
General tree pruning request
Lodge a request to have a tree pruned
Last updated on: 09 May 2025
Tree pruning requests
There are a number of reasons why you may need to have a street tree pruned. These include:
- branches overhanging a property
- branches overhanging the roadway
- branches overhanging the footpath
- sight line issues/can't see past the tree
- dropped branch - please refer to Branch Pickup Request.
Click here to report if branches or leaves are:
- touching powerlines
- growing through powerlines.
Please note: Pruning will not be undertaken to reduce garden shading, improve television reception or to provide or improve views.
Overhanging branches from private trees/shrubs
The City will respond to overhanging branches from private trees/shrubs if they are causing a hazard or obstruction when overhanging the verge, footpath or roadway. To lodge a request visit the Overhanging branches - private trees page.
Main Roads WA
Main Roads WA are responsible for the maintenance of trees along:
- Roe Highway
- Albany Highway
- South Street
- Orrong Road
- Leach Highway.
If the request relates to trees on these roads, please contact Main Roads WA on 13 81 38 or enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Tree reference numbers
- All City maintained trees are identified by a tree asset number.
- Please use our mapping tool to identify the tree related to your request (and please include the tree reference number in the notes section of your request).
Raise a request
- To request pruning of a City street tree, please click the Request button below.
- An Officer will investigate within three (3) working days.
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