English Oak
10 Launders Ave WONGA PARK, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The two English Oaks within the rear garden of 10 Launders Avenue, Wonga Park are locally significant for their aesthetic and historical value.
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English Oak - Physical Conditions
Private land
Melway Ref: 24 G11
Setting/Position: The English Oak is located in the far north-east corner of the rear garden. A second mature Oak, a latter addition, is located in the front garden.
No. of trees: 2
Height: 15m (Front) 15m (Rear)
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 13.5m (Front) c.18m (Rear)
N-S: 13.1m (Front) c.12.5m (Rear)
DBH: 700mm (Front) 1120mm (Rear)
Approx. Age of Tree: c.80 years (Front) , 100+years (Rear)
TPZ: 8.4 m (Front) CRZ: 3.0m (Front)
13.4 (Rear) 3.3m (Rear)
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Aesthetic value
Historic value
Level of Significance: Local
History: There are a couple of theories about the history of the English Oaks. One is that there were two acorns brought over from Scotland and planted on the property. The second theory is that the Oaks were planted by George Launder, and eight hours pioneer, in the early 1890s. However, a subsequent owner, George Upton, advised that the English Oak in the rear was fully grown when his family purchased the land in 1921, and the Oak in the front was much younger, suggesting it had been a later addition to the garden (Wonga Park Heritage Study, Context Pty Ltd 1997).
Health:
Dead wood
Rot
Other/Notes: Minor deadwood, dead limbs and rot in old pruning and limb loss points in rear tree. Front tree has some minor deadwood present, but with excellent canopy cover. No evidence of possum damage at the time of inspection.
Health Rating: 1(Front) 3 (Rear)
Threats/Risks to Tree: Some excavation has occurred within the Tree Protection Zone of the rear tree, the extent of damage to the tree is unknown.
The front tree is vulnerable to lopping to clear power lines.
Hazards/Risks:
V-crotched
Diseased limbs
Other
Other/Notes: Rear tree is bifurcated near the base, with a further bifurcation at 2m, giving three major leaders. Some minor dead/decayed limbs in canopy and dieback down limbs.
Front tree has been lopped for power line clearing and consequently has many epicormics. The tree has been correctly pruned lower down.
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick 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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