English oak
77 Yarra St WARRANDYTE, Manningham City
Warrandyte Township Heritage Area Prec
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Statement of Significance
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English oak - Physical Conditions
Private land
Melway Ref: 23 D12
Setting/Position: The two English Oaks are positioned opposite each other in the rear garden, close to the side boundaries. A third oak is located to the rear of the property, adjacent to the walking track, appears to have been planted at a later date and has a poor canopy form with significant dieback.
No. of trees: 3
Height: 15m (average)
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 15-20m (average)
N-S: 15-20m (average)
DBH: 1008mm (west) & 961mm (east)
Approx. Age of Tree: 100+ years
TPZ: 12.1m (west) CRZ: 3.3m (west)
11.5m (east) 3.3m (east)
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Aesthetic value
Historic value
Level of Significance: Local
History: The local Presbyterian congregation held church services in a loaned Marquee under the canopy of one of the trees (thought to be the western most tree, but this is not confirmed), following the 1939 "Black Friday" bush fires.
Source: Context Pty Ltd, Manningham City Council Heritage Study, 1991
Health:
Possum damage
Other/Notes: Evidence of possum damage to both trees, concentrated in the upper canopy. Deadwood and epicormic shoots were removed just prior to the inspection.
Health Rating: 2
Threats/Risks to Tree: No threats or risks evident at the time of inspection. House was extended in the last few years, coming quite close to the western tree, however care was taken not to damage roots during the construction process.
Hazards/Risks:
V-crotched
Other
Other/Notes: Some extended limbs in the canopies of both trees. The eastern of the two trees is bifurcated, however both leaders are fairly upright and there was no evidence of included bark at the time of inspection.
Structure Rating: 3/4
Existing
Planning Controls:
Heritage Overlay 191, Significant Landscape Overlay 3, Design and Development Overlay 3, Environmental Significance Overlay 1
Recorded by: Susan Tallon
Date: 25-02-03
ID Confirmed: Susan Tallon
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FORMER WARRANDYTE WINE HALLVictorian Heritage Register H1150
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WARRANDYTE MINER'S COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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VICTORY GOLD MINEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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