Yellow Box

78 Alexander Road WARRANDYTE, Manningham City

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Statement of Significance

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    Yellow Box - Physical Conditions

    Private land

    Melway Ref: 22 J10

    Setting/Position: The Yellow Box is positioned on the edge of a hill leading down to the river, north of the house. Set in natural bushland the Yellow Box appears to be the only tree of its age in the immediate area.

    No. of trees: 1

    Height: 16-18m

    Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 14m

    N-S: 12-14m

    DBH: 1346mm

    Approx. Age of Tree: 200+ years

    TPZ: 16.2m CRZ: 3.3m

    Category of Significance:

    Location or context

    Particularly old

    Outstanding size

    Aesthetic value

    Level of Significance: Regional

    History: The tree appears to pre-date European settlement. A large scar at the base of the trunk suggests that it has survived a fire in the past, possibly those of the 1930s.

    Health:

    Dead wood

    Dieback

    Rot

    Other/Notes: Upper canopy deadwood and dieback; quite significant sections of rot in limb loss points, with rainbow lorikeets nesting in the hollows. Large scar with deadwood present at the base of the trunk.

    Health Rating: 3/4

    Threats/Risks to Tree: No threat/risks evident at the time of inspection.

    Hazards/Risks:

    V-crotched

    Other

    Other/Notes: Bifurcated at 5m, with deadwood and dead limbs within canopy.

    Structure Rating: 4

    Recorded by: Susan Tallon

    Date: 12-03-03

    ID Confirmed: Susan Tallon

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2

    Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
    Year: 2006
    Grading:

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  • Manningham Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study, 2006 Citation
    
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