Black Achan Pear
Ruffey Lake Park DONCASTER, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The Black Achan Pear in Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster is of state significance for being a now uncommon cultivar, with this specimen being a valuable source of propagation material, to help maintain the cultivar and its genetic characteristics. The tree is also of high significance to the area, being one of the first fruit trees planted and connected to Manningham's orcharding history.
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Black Achan Pear - Physical Conditions
Public land
Melway Ref: 33 G9
Setting/Position: On the side of a hill beside the main walking track in Ruffey Lake Park.
No. of trees: 1
Height: 8m
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 6.2m
N-S: 7.7m
DBH: 71cm at ground level.
Approx. Age of Tree: 130 years+
TPZ: 10.5m CRZ: 3.0m
Category of Significance:
Horticultural Value
Location or context
Rare or localised
Particularly old
Historic value
Level of Significance: State
History: Formerly within the grounds of Friedensruh, the pear is a remnant from the original orchard on the property. Purchased from Cole Nurseries in Hawthorn and planted by Gottlieb Thiele in 1860s. One of the first fruit trees planted in the Doncaster area and still bearing fruit today.
Health:
Pests/Diseases
Dead wood
Dieback
Other/Notes: Minor pear and cherry slug problem. There is some dieback and dead limbs and significant rot in the base of the trunk
Health Rating: 2-3
Threats/Risks to Tree: Compaction, damage from the public.
Hazards/Risks:
Co-dominant branches
V-crotched
Other
Other/Notes: Trunk is starting to split and is presently cabled. Some dieback is present down the limbs. The main leader is decayed and another is rotten.
Structure Rating: 3
Existing
Overlay Controls:
Heritage Overlay (HO170)
Recorded by: Andrea Proctor/Susan Tallon
Date: 19-01-05
ID Confirmed: Andrea Proctor
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FRIEDENSRUHVictorian Heritage Register H0376
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OLD ORCHARDManningham City
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ORCHARD on Dawson StManningham City
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