River Red gum
Corner Balwyn Road and Doyle Street BULLEEN, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The two River Red gums located on the corner of Balwyn Road & Doyle Streets, Bulleen are considered to be locally significant as examples of remnant indigenous vegetation, pre-dating European settlement. Positioned within the nature strip, the trees contribute aesthetically to the surrounding landscape.
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River Red gum - Physical Conditions
Public land
Melway Ref: 32 F9
Setting/Position: Two Remnant River Red gums within the nature strip of Balwyn Road near the Doyle Street intersection.
No. of trees: 2
Height: 18m (average)
Canopy Spread (m) E-W: 12m (average)
N-S: 12m (average)
DBH: 1053mm (average)
TPZ: 12.6m CRZ: 3.3m
Approx. Age of Tree: 200+ years
Category of Significance:
Location or context
Particularly old
Aesthetic value
Historic value
Level of Significance: Local
History: Isolated group of two Remnant River Red gums pre-dating the residential subdivision. Given their position within the nature strip, the subdivision of the surrounding land has taken place around them to accommodate them within the road reserve landscape.
Source: 1945 - aerial photograph
Health:
Pests/Diseases
Dead wood
Rot
Possum damage
Other/Notes: Mistletoe within the canopies of both trees, more so in the northern most specimen. Some possum damage to the northern tree. Minor rot associated with limb loss points; minor deadwood throughout both canopies with some dead limbs.
Health Rating: 3
Threats/Risks to Tree: Continued damage from possums, with the threat of possum damage to the southern tree. Further infestation of mistletoe.
Hazards/Risks:
Other
Other/Notes: No major Hazards or risks evident at the time of inspection, although this species is a known limb dropper.
Structure Rating: 2
Recorded by: Susan Tallon
Date: 02-10-02
ID Confirmed: Susan Tallon
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Heritage Garden & Significant Tree Study - Stage 2
Author: John Patrick Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading: Local
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