Inner south east Melbourne · 3145 · City of Stonnington
Specialist tree care and landscaping in Malvern East
Specialist tree care and landscaping for Malvern East’s homes, gardens and managed properties. From pruning established trees to planning a new garden, we care for what’s there and help shape what comes next.
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- $20M public liability
- AQF Level 5 consulting reports
- Regular inner south east melbourne coverage
Care for your trees. Make more of your garden.
Services in Malvern East
Tree assessment and reports
Tree condition and risk assessments, consulting arborist reports and tree-protection advice for planning or building work.
Service detailsTree removal and pruning
Removal, sectional dismantling and pruning, with access, clean-up and permit assumptions recorded in the quotation.
Service detailsStumps, clearing and landscaping
Stump grinding, block preparation, planting, lawn, irrigation and coordinated residential landscape work.
Service details
Better streetscapes start with care for each property. We look at the canopy and the ground together, so today’s work supports the trees and garden you want to enjoy over time.
Property and tree controls in Malvern East
Malvern East sits within the City of Stonnington. Clause 52.37, mapped planning controls, existing permit conditions and council tree requirements can overlap, so the address and proposed work need to be reviewed together.
Many properties combine mature trees with narrow side access, neighbouring gardens and established paving. We factor those constraints into the scope before equipment or removal methods are recommended.
Official links reviewed 28 July 2026. Requirements can change; confirm the current position before work starts.
Completed work in Malvern East
Photographs from completed Hilly’s jobs.
Work across the surrounding area
Tree and landscape work in Malvern East
Does Hilly’s work in Malvern East?
Yes. Hilly’s specialist team provides tree care and landscaping in Malvern East. We handle pruning, removals, stump grinding, arborist reports and garden improvements, with attention to the trees and the space around them. Book one service or have the tree and landscaping stages planned together.
Have you completed commercial tree work in Malvern East?
Yes. Hilly’s carried out a commercial pruning job at Avalon Centre in Malvern East. The work included pruning and cleanup at the front of the property, plus weight reduction on trees at the rear. The project photos on this page show the front.
Do I need permission for tree work in Malvern East?
Malvern East is within City of Stonnington. The answer depends on the property controls, tree, location on the lot and proposed work. Clause 52.37 and other controls can apply together. Council remains the permit decision-maker.
Can you prepare an arborist report in Malvern East?
Yes. Hilly’s prepares AQF Level 5 consulting arborist reports for planning, construction, tree protection and other documented decisions. We first confirm what the report needs to address and who will rely on it.
How is tree work in Malvern East priced?
The main variables are tree size and condition, access, climbing or machinery requirements, structures and powerlines, traffic management, approvals, stump work and what material is to remain on site. The quotation records the agreed scope.
What should I send with an enquiry?
Send the property address, photos of the whole tree or work area, closer photos of any concerns or access constraints, and a short description of the result you want. Mention any landscaping you are planning as well, so it can be considered when the tree work is scoped.
Request a site visit in Malvern East.
Send the address, photographs and a short description. We will confirm the most useful next step.
Photos help. Text them to 0468 077 782 or email ashley@hillystrees.com.au with your name and suburb.


