ELM & OAK TREES
257 Yarra Road (opp. Holloway Road) WONGA PARK, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
What is Significant?
The mature trees, comprising a row of three Dutch Elm trees (Ulmus x hollandica) and a row of five trees, comprising four English oaks (Quercus robur) and one Dutch Elm, situated on the property at 257 Yarra Road, Wonga Park.
How is it Significant?
The mature trees at 257 Yarra Road, Wonga Park are of local historic and aesthetic signficance to Manningham City.
Why is it Significant?
The mature trees at 257 Yarra Road, Wonga Park have historic significance as evidence of the development of this area for farms as part of the Closer Settlement Scheme in the early part of the twentieth century. Most of the buildings associated with this early history have disappeared and these trees are among the few surviving elements associated with this important phase of Wonga Park's history. (RNE criteria A.4, B.2, and D.2)
The mature trees at 257 Yarra Road, Wonga Park have aesthetic significance as good examples of their type, which contribute to the cultural landscape character of the area. (RNE criterion E.1)
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ELM & OAK TREES - Historical Australian Themes
Local Themes
5.02 - Orchards & market gardens
ELM & OAK TREES - Physical Description 1
The property at 257 Yarra Road, Wonga Park contains three Dutch Elm trees (Ulmus x hollandica), which are are located in a row along the front boundary of the property. The total canopy of trees is approximately 23 metres high and 24 wide. The property also contains a row of five trees, comprising four English oaks (Quercus robur) and one Dutch Elm, running perpendicular to the road. Within the garden to the north is a very large unidentified deciduous tree.
ELM & OAK TREES - Physical Conditions
Condition Poor
ELM & OAK TREES - Integrity
Integrity Pruned
ELM & OAK TREES - Physical Description 2
Threats Disease
ELM & OAK TREES - Physical Description 3
Key elements
Tree(s)
ELM & OAK TREES - Physical Description 4
Associations
J. Power, Rice family
ELM & OAK TREES - Physical Description 5
Extent To the extent of the trees including the whole of their canopy and adjoining land to a minimum extent of 2m.
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Manningham Heritage Study Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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COOLIBAHManningham City
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BARAK'S BIRTHPLACEManningham City
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WONGA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 3241 AND RESIDENCEManningham City
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