River Red Gum
107 Porter Road TEMPLESTOWE, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The three River Red Gums outside "The Greenery" at 107 Porter Street, Templestowe are of State Significance for their size, age, prominent position and aesthetic value, being outstanding examples of the species. The trees are significant individually and as a group; being outstanding examples of remnant River Red Gums. These trees should be considered in context with other remnant River Red Gums in and around "The Greenery", and those at 29 Fitzsimons Lane.
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River Red Gum - Physical Conditions
Private land
Melway Ref: 33 G3
Setting/Position: In lawn out the front of "The Greenery"
No. of trees: 3
Height: Tree 1- 15.5m
Tree 2- 23.1m
Tree 3- 24.9m
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: Tree 1-13.5m
Tree 2- 16m
Tree 3- 16m
N-S: Tree 1- 21m
Tree 2- 18m
Tree 3- 22m
DBH: Tree 1- 1300mm
Tree 2- 1287mm
Tree 3- 1645mm
Approx. Age of Tree: 400 years
TPZ: Tree 1- 15.6m CRZ: Tree 1- 3.3m
Tree 2- 15.4m Tree 2- 3.3m
Tree 3- 19.7m Tree 3- 3.3m
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Particularly old
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Level of Significance: State
History: Remnant River Red Gums, predating European settlement. Trees are thought to be typical examples of the open woodland that used to cover parts of Templestowe.
Health:
Dead wood
Dieback
Low foliage density
Other/Notes: Tree 1- Dieback in branch stumps and reduced canopy. Ground is very wet around the base of the tree.
Tree 2- Gall at base, some dieback and deadwood. Canopy is slightly reduced.
Tree 3- Some large deadwood, however tree has good wound development.
Health Rating: 2-3
Threats/Risks to Tree: Trees 1 and 2 are susceptible to compaction
Hazards/Risks:
Other
Other/Notes: Tree 1- a number of trunk wounds, including opposite the lean.
Tree 2- Fairly good structure, excellent form, good buttressing, straight trunk. Limb to the north-east may be being prepared to be shed in the medium term.
Tree 3- Leaning with massive branches over the road.
This species is a known limb dropper.
Structure Rating: 2-4
Recorded by: Andrea Proctor
Date: 07-03-05
ID Confirmed: Andrea Proctor
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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