English Oak
4 Beverley Hills Dve TEMPLESTOWE, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The English Oak within the rear garden of 4 Beverley Hills Drive, Templestowe is considered to be local significant for its size, location and aesthetic value.
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English Oak - Physical Conditions
Private land
Melway Ref: 34 D4
Setting/Position: The English oak is positioned in the centre of the rear garden, within a circular brick garden bed.
No. of trees: 1
Height: 16m
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 10m
N-S: 8m
DBH: 1244mm (@ 1m)
Approx. Age of Tree: 100+ years
TPZ: 14.9m CRZ: 3.3m
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Historic value
Level of Significance: Local significance
History: The tree appears to pre-date the house, which is one of 5 Merchant Builder's display homes, built around 1980. The history of the tree is unknown, however it was incorporated into the design of the house. May be associated with garden and driveway planting of a small orchard and farm building that appears in an 1945 aerial photograph.
Source: 1945 - aerial photograph
Health:
Rot
Other/Notes: Very minor rot present in old pruning points. Tree has been pruned for canopy deadwood prior to the inspection.
Health Rating: 2
Threats/Risks to Tree: No threats or risks evident at the time of inspection.
Hazards/Risks:
Co-dominant branches
V-crotched
Other
Other/Notes: Some co-dominant leaders within the canopy. Trunk is bifurcated at 1m, with both leaders quite upright.
Structure Rating: 4
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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SOLAR HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H1312
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CORUMBENEManningham City
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HOUSE AT 183-185 Reynolds RoadManningham City
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