Local Arborists
Tree Care for Kew's Heritage Gardens
Kew is one of Melbourne's most historic and verdant suburbs. The area's Victorian mansions, Federation homes and established family residences sit among mature canopy trees — oaks, elms, claret ashes and towering gums — that have shaped the streetscape for generations. These trees demand skilled, considered arboricultural care.
Leafy Tree Care provides the full range of tree services across Kew, Kew East and surrounding streets like Cotham Road, Studley Park Road, and Barkers Road. Whether you're managing an overhanging limb near your heritage home, preparing an arborist report for a council application, or scheduling ongoing maintenance for established gardens, we approach every job with the care the area deserves.
What We Do in Kew
Our Kew 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 — We Handle the Paperwork
Kew falls under the City of Boroondara, which enforces some of Melbourne's strictest tree protection rules. Canopy trees with a trunk circumference of 110cm or more (measured 1.5m above ground) typically require a permit before removal or significant pruning. We'll tell you whether a permit is needed, prepare the arborist report if required, and guide you through the application — at no extra charge for the assessment.
Why Locals Choose Us
Why Kew Residents Trust Leafy Tree Care
Kew has its own challenges. Narrow rear access behind period homes, mature heritage trees requiring specialist pruning techniques, and neighbours close enough that timing and noise matter — every job needs local knowledge. Our team lives and works in Melbourne's east, so we understand what's required before we arrive.
We carry $20M in public liability insurance, hold current arboricultural qualifications, and provide detailed written quotes for every job. Full site clean-up is always included — you won't find a single branch or leaf left behind. And because we respond to enquiries within 30 minutes during business hours, you're never left wondering whether your job is on the schedule.