Resident angry at tree poisoning

The city identified the lemon-scented gum as being poisoned in mid-May after it began displaying signs of chlorosis, a sudden loss of chlorophyll, symptomatic of herbicide poisoning.

The city valued the tree, on Edinboro Place, at nearly $17,000 under the Helliwell system.

It will seek this amount plus the costs of removing and replacing the tree after a successful investigation and subsequent prosecution.

Stirling acting parks and reserves manager Drew Manning said the city did not know who had poisoned the tree.

"The city placed a sign on the tree advising that the tree has been poisoned requesting for any information," Mr Manning said.

"No residents have come forward as being a witness at this stage."

The resident said poisoning a local tree was senseless and selfish.

"I think it's a complete disregard for nature and what the tree provides for us," the resident said.

"That tree is iconic on our street and it has been for 30 years.

"Now it might have to be chopped down because some idiot has done this."

Anyone who has any possible information on the tree poisoning, they are asked to call the City of Stirling on 9205 8555.