Algerian Oak
7 Templestowe Road BULLEEN, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The Algerian Oaks at Heide I, 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen are of regional significance for their location, shielding the historically significant Heide I property from the road and creating a sense of enclosure, as well as for their aesthetic value.
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Algerian Oak - Physical Conditions
Public land
Melway Ref: 32 E5
Setting/Position: Group of three trees just inside the front fence of the Heide I property.
No. of trees: 3
Height: 17.1m (Typ)
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 18m (Typ)
N-S: 14m (Typ)
DBH: 770mm (Typ)
Approx. Age of Tree: 70years
TPZ: 9.2m CRZ: 3.0m
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Aesthetic value
Historic value
Level of Significance: Regional
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.
Health:
Pests/Diseases
Stress
Leaf necrosis
Other/Notes: Some epicormics present, although canopy is dense, some Oak Leaf Blister is also present.
Health Rating: 3
Threats/Risks to Tree: Ongoing drought stress, works in road reserve including trenching for services.
Hazards/Risks:
Irregular branch structure
Other/Notes: Tree has some extended limbs
Structure Rating: 2
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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