River Red Gum
7 Templestowe Road BULLEEN, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The Eucalyptus camaldulensis at Heide II, 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen is locally significant for its outstanding size and age and its location within the Heide property.
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River Red Gum - Physical Conditions
Public land
Melway Ref: 32 E5
Setting/Position: Located in lawn at far north-east corner of the property.
No. of trees: 1
Height: 27.5m
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 26m
N-S: 27m
DBH: 1320mm
Approx. Age of Tree: +200 years (Mature)
TPZ: 15.8m CRZ: 3.3m
Category of Significance:
Particularly old
Outstanding size
Level of Significance: Local
History: Remnant River Red Gum located within the grounds of Heide II, the home of John and Sunday Reed, patrons of Australian artists such as Sydney Nolan, Albert Tucker, Arthur Boyd and Joy Hester.
Health:
Dead wood
Low foliage density
Other/Notes: None
Threats/Risks to Tree: Large roots may have been severed some time ago with golf course excavation, and may have affected the stability of the tree.
Hazards/Risks:
Other (Large epicormics)
Other/Notes: Tree is comprised of extremely long epicormics limbs branching from around 2m from the base, where it appears the tree was lopped some time ago. A large limb has been lost on the eastern side of the tree and lower branches are developing collars; an early sign of possible branch shedding. Dieback is also present, as well as possible rot in branch unions. This species is a known limb dropper.
Structure Rating: 5
Existing
Overlay Controls:
Heritage Overlay (HO161), Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO1), Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO)
Recorded by: Andrea Proctor
Date: 24-01-05
ID Confirmed: Andrea Proctor
Works Required & Priority:
Deadwood as soon as practically possible.
Management Prescriptions:
A full canopy inspection should be carried out by a qualified arborist as soon as practically possible. Due to its location in a public place the tree should be removed if deemed unsafe.
Access should be restricted underneath the canopy of the tree to prevent injury to the public if the tree should fail, and annual assessments should be carried out by a qualified arborist with necessary maintenance work also taking place. Cabling or reducing of large limbs may be required now or in the future.
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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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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