River Red Gum
107 Porter St TEMPLESTOWE, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The River Red Gum within the nursery site at "The Greenery", 107 Porter Street, Templestowe is of state significance for is size, age and aesthetic value, being an outstanding example of a remnant River Red Gum. This tree 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 a lawn area in the nursery's storage area to the west of the site.
No. of trees: 1
Height: 24.1m
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 14m
N-S: 20m
DBH: 1450mm
Approx. Age of Tree: 300 Years+
TPZ: 17.4m CRZ: 3.3m
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Particularly old
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Level of Significance: State
History: Remnant River Red Gum predating European settlement.
Health:
Dieback
Rot
Leaf necrosis
Low foliage density
Other/Notes: Fairly healthy but with slightly reduced canopy and some rot in branch stumps, although stumps do exhibit good wound covering/ sealing over.
Health Rating: 2
Threats/Risks to Tree: Compaction to root zone and mechanical injury from the movement of machinery etc. into and out of the storage area.
Hazards/Risks:
Other
Other/Notes: Split in trunk opens and closes and has been assessed by an arborist whose opinion was that the tree was unsafe. Tree is leaning towards the west and has lost large limbs on the east. Wounds are present on the east of the trunk but do not appear to continue into the root system.
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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