Algerian Oak
2-12 Council Street and 675-683 Doncaster Road DONCASTER, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
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Algerian Oak - Physical Conditions
Public land
Melway Ref: 33 E 12
Setting/Position: Two Oaks on south boundary, adjacent to main entrance - west of drive within garden bed area.
No. of trees: 2
Height: 14-16m (both)
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 14 (collective)
N-S: 12 (collective)
DBH: 1115mm (east) @ 1m
888mm (west) @1m
Approx. Age of Tree: 80+ years
TPZ: 13.4m (east) CRZ: 3.3m (east)
10.7m(west) 3.0m (west)
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Aesthetic value
Level of Significance: Regional
History: Original school building was built in 1886 and still remains as a regionally significant "relatively intact and rare Glen Waverly type school", however it is unclear when the trees were planted.
Source: Context Pty Ltd, Manningham City Council Heritage Study, 1991
Health:
Dead wood
Dieback
Stress
Other/Notes: Both trees appear to be under stress, with epicormics shoots, reduced canopy density and evidence of sooty mould in past year and dieback. The garden bed around the trees has been mulched - reducing stress slightly.
Health Rating: 3
Threats/Risks to Tree: Trenching has occurred for services to new classrooms almost right around both trees, to a depth of 1m. This trenching was carried out approximately 12 months ago. Trees will need to be monitored over next 5 years to determine level of damage caused.
Hazards/Risks:
Other
Other/Notes: The eastern tree maintains a multi-trunked form with upright leaders, while the western tree is bifurcated at 1m, with both leaders upright. No real Hazards or risks evident at the time of inspection.
Structure Rating: 2/4
Existing
Overlay Controls:
Heritage Overlay (HO45), Design and Development Overlay (DDO6), Development Contributions Plan Overlay (DCPO1)
Recorded by: Susan Tallon
Date: 5-2-03
ID Confirmed: Susan Tallon
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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