Canary Island Pine & Dutch Elm
Egan Dve BULLEEN, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The row of 8 Canary Island pines and 8 Dutch elms in the nature strip of Egan Drive,Doncaster, between Apex Court and Gympie Street is locally significant for its aesthetic value, contribution to the streetscape and for its connection to the areas orchard history.
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Canary Island Pine & Dutch Elm - Physical Conditions
Public land
Melway Ref: 32 F8
Setting/Position: A row of 8 Canary Island pines and 8 Dutch Elms are positioned in the nature strip on the east side of Egan Drive, between Apex Court and Gympie Street, extending into William Morris Reserve. The two species are interspersed and may have once alternated.
No. of trees: 8 Pines & 8 Elms
Height: Elm - 22.2m (Typ)
Pine - 18.1m (Typ)
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: Elm - 16m (Typ)
Pine - 11m (Typ)
N-S: Elm - 15m (Typ)
Pine - 10.5m (Typ)
DBH: Elm - 1010mm (Typ)
Pine - 600mm (Typ)
Approx. Age of Tree: 90 - 100 years
TPZ: 9.1m (Elm) CRZ: 3.3m (Elm)
5.4m (Pine) 3.0m (Pine)
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Aesthetic value
Historic value
Level of Significance: Local
History: Part of a former 600 metre long farm boundary windbreak planting with an interesting combination of plants. A 1945 aerial photograph shows the established windbreak indicating that the trees will be in the order of 90-100 years old. The tree is listed as a former rural planting.
Source: 1945 - aerial photograph
"Former Rural Planting", Manningham City Council Heritage Study, Context Pty Ltd, 1991
Health:
Pests/Diseases
Dead wood
Stress
Rot (Elm)
Other/Notes: Deadwood and some dead limbs. Rot present in limb loss points and old pruning
wounds. Elm Leaf Beetle damage to elms, which is causing stress and leading to epicormics.
Health Rating: 3
Threats/Risks to Tree: Any works to the streetscape, particularly on the east side of Egan Drive, further infestation of Elm Leaf Beetle and damage to the trunks from lawn mowers.
Hazards/Risks:
Co-dominant branches
V-crotched
Irregular branch structure
Diseased limbs
Other
Other/Notes: Some co-dominant branches within elms; minor rot present within old pruning wounds and limb loss points. One pine tree is leaning and some of the elms have extended limbs. Powerlines are interfering with the canopies of trees near Kadanga Grove. V-crotched trees are also present
Structure Rating: 3-4
Recorded by: Susan Tallon/Andrea Proctor
Date: 16-12-02/24-01-05
ID Confirmed: Susan Tallon
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading: Local
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HEIDELBERG PUNT: SITE OFManningham City
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GROUP OF ELMS AND PINESManningham City
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ST CLEMENT'S CATHOLIC CHURCHManningham City
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