The factors that caused an elm tree to topple onto a walking path in Princes Park – killing an esteemed university professor – aren't likely to be revealed for months as the council waits for a coronial inquiry before making the information public.

Melbourne City Council said on Tuesday it will not reveal any preliminary findings about the incident in coming weeks after the century-old elm tree fell about 8.30am on Monday.

The council examined the tree on July 12 this year and deemed it safe, but would not release the specifics of its assessment.

The tree that fell in Princes Park, killing a woman. Credit:Carolyn Webb

Associate Professor Allison Milner, a 36-year-old mother-of-two from Reservoir who worked at the University of Melbourne, was found by nearby construction workers and was taken to hospital but died shortly after.