Local Arborists
Tree Care for Hawthorn's Established Gardens
Hawthorn is one of Melbourne's most tree-lined suburbs. Victorian and Edwardian homes along streets like Barkers Road, Power Street and Yarra Grove sit beneath mature oaks, elms, plane trees and liquid ambers — many of them a century or more old. These trees are part of what makes Hawthorn Hawthorn, and they need careful, knowledgeable arboricultural care to stay healthy and safe.
Leafy Tree Care provides the full range of tree services across Hawthorn and Hawthorn East. Whether you're dealing with a storm-damaged limb overhanging your roof, planning works that affect a protected canopy tree, or simply want an established garden properly maintained, we handle every job with the care and professionalism the area deserves.
What We Do in Hawthorn
Our Hawthorn 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
Hawthorn falls under the City of Boroondara, which has 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 Hawthorn Residents Trust Leafy Tree Care
Hawthorn has its own rhythm. Tight access behind period homes, heritage trees on nature strips, neighbours close enough that noise and timing matter — every job needs local knowledge and the right approach. Our team lives and works in the area, so we understand what's required before we even 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.