River Red Gum
29 Fitzsimons Lane TEMPLESTOWE, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
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River Red Gum - Physical Conditions
Private land
&
Public land
Melway Ref: 33 G3
Tree 1
Setting/Position: Seven Trees including two trees very large trees:-
Tree 1 appears to be within the body corporate of the adjacent development, while Tree 2 is within the nature strip.
No. of trees: 7
Height: Tree 1 - 29.4m
Tree 2 - 23.7m
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: Tree 1- 19m, Tree 2 - 15m
N-S: Tree 1- 20m, Tree 2 - 18m
DBH: Tree 1 - 1818mm, Tree 2 -1408mm
Approx. Age of Tree: 300 years+
TPZ: Tree 1 - 21.6m CRZ: Tree 1 - 3.3m
Tree 2 - 16.9m Tree 2 - 3.3m
Tree 2
Category of Significance:
Particularly old
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Outstanding eg. of species
Level of Significance: State
History: Remnant River Red Gums, predating European settlement. All these trees (7) are on the National Trust Register of Significant Trees.
Health:
Dead wood
Tree 2
Dieback
Tree 1
Stress
Tree 2
Rot
Tree 2
Low foliage density
Tree 2
Other/Notes: Tree 1- minor stump dieback.
Tree2- Deadwood present, has lost large limbs and has some dieback in stumps. Has also been cabled, but not to the same extent as Tree 1.
This species is a known limb dropper.
Health Rating: Tree 1 - 2 Tree 2 - 3
Threats/Risks to Tree: Damage to the trunk from lawn mowers. Some cutting for retaining walls and development has taken place around Tree 1, probably around the 1980s; however the extent that this has impacted on the health and stability of the tree is uncertain. Tree 2 is under threat from footpath compaction and lack of maintenance. Both trees could have their trunks damaged by lawn mowers.
Hazards/Risks:
V-crotched
Other
Other/Notes: Tree 1 - Extended branches have been extensively cabled. Tree has had correct arboriculture work carried out.
Tree 2- Stressed with many epicormics, leaning towards road. Has not had proper maintenance.
Structure Rating: Tree 1 - 3 (with corrective work undertaken) Tree 2 - 3
Recorded by: Andrea Proctor
Date: 08-03-05
ID Confirmed: Andrea Proctor
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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