Canary Island Date Palm
Tram Road DONCASTER, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The Canary Island Date Palms located in the carpark of Westfield Shoppingtown, Doncaster are of significance for their aesthetic value and prominent location in context with an important building. Trees are of regional historical significance as an early example of the use of Palm trees to promote a desired image of a shopping centre.
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Canary Island Date Palm - Physical Conditions
Private land
Melway Ref: 33 D12
Setting/Position: In garden beds on street front and car park islands.
No. of trees: 14 on road and 7 in carpark.
Height: 10m (Typical)
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 7.2m (Typical)
N-S: 6.6m (Typical)
DBH: 770mm (Typical)
Approx. Age of Tree: c. 36 years
TPZ: 3.0m CRZ: 3.0m
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Aesthetic value
Historic value
Level of Significance: Regional
History: Planted as mature specimens c.1969 (time of development) and are an early example of the use of palm trees to promote a Californian image of a shopping centre.
Health:
Dead wood
Other/Notes: Some dead fronds are present, and new specimens have reduced vigour.
Health Rating: 2
Threats/Risks to Tree: The risk of Fusarium wilt is a serious threat, which should be appropriately managed. Access to water, air and nutrients is also reduced due to the restricted amount of soil-surface area around their base.
Hazards/Risks:
Other
Other/Notes: Some damaged trunks.
Existing
Planning Controls:
Design and Development Overlay 6, Incorporated Plan Overlay 1, Development Contributions Plan Overlay 1
Recorded by: Andrea Proctor
Date: 18-01-05
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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