Algerian Oak
7 Templestowe Road BULLEEN, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The Algerian Oak at Heide, Templestowe Rd, Bulleen is of state significance primarily due to its connection to the Heide I house and its owners John and Sunday Reed, but also because of its large size, magnificent spreading canopy and good form.
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Algerian Oak - Physical Conditions
Public land
Melway Ref: 32 E5
Setting/Position: In lawn to the north-west of Heide I. One of a number of different Oak species present on the Heide property.
No. of trees: 1
Height: 27m
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 24m
N-S: 27m
DBH: 1080mm
Approx. Age of Tree: 70 years
TPZ: 12.1m CRZ: 3.3m
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Historic value
Level of Significance: State
History: In the garden of the Heide I house; original Bulleen home of John and Sunday Reed, patrons of Australian artists such as Sydney Nolan, Albert Tucker, Arthur Boyd and Joy Hester. The Reeds were responsible for the planting and layout of the garden which was basically a treeless site when they purchased it in 1934. Sunday Reed in particular was a keen gardener. This tree was purchased at Nobelius Nursery in Emerald and planted by John Reed in the mid 1930's.
Health:
Pests/Diseases
Dead wood
Stress
Leaf necrosis
Low foliage density
Other/Notes: Tree has a low canopy density with some deadwood present; there is also some leaf miner present.
Health Rating: 2
Threats/Risks to Tree: Tree is susceptible to drought stress as well as compaction due to foot traffic from the public.
Hazards/Risks:
V-crotched
Other
Other/Notes: No apparent hazards/risks present at time of inspection
Structure Rating: 1
Existing
Overlay Controls:
Heritage Overlay (HO160), Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO1), Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO)
Recorded by: Andrea Proctor
Date: 24-01-05
ID Confirmed: Andrea Proctor
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading: State
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HEIDE IVictorian Heritage Register H0687
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HEIDE IIVictorian Heritage Register H1494
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BANKSIA STREET BRIDGEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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