Plane street tree
294, near Nicholson Street, SEDDON VIC 3011 - Property No 3056009060
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Statement of Significance
This plane street tree is significant to the City of Maribyrnong:
- as a remnant of the early 20th century street tree planting regime, parallel with the renewed prosperity of the area in the Edwardian-era (Criterion A4)
- as a remnant of a street tree planting program which was once widespread but has been severely reduced over time within the City (Criterion B2).
Australian Heritage Commission (AHC) criteria
The Australian Heritage Commission criteria consist of a set of eight criteria which cover social, aesthetic, scientific, and historic values. Each criterion has sub-criteria written specifically for cultural or natural values. The relevant criteria are:
A.4 demonstrates well the course and pattern of history, important historic events
B.2 rarity
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Plane street tree - Physical Description 1
Mature wide-canopied specimen located near the corner of Pole Street, west side. The Platanus genus of 6 species of `large, vigorous, wide- crowned, deciduous trees from Eurasia, North America and Mexico contains some of the world's largest deciduous shade trees for dry-summer climates, many of which are widely used as street trees. The trees are called planes or plane trees in some countries, sycamores in others. The most conspicuous feature is the flaking, mottled bark, which is shed in winter. The 5 lobed leaves are large and maple-like, and the brown seed balls hang in clusters on the trees in winter. The flowers are insignificant {Botanica}.
Plane street tree - Physical Conditions
good (partially disturbed, well preserved)
Plane street tree - Integrity
substantially intact/some intrusions
Plane street tree - Physical Description 2
Context
In a residential area with mainly Edwardian, some Victorian-era, and other eras evident.Plane street tree - Historical Australian Themes
Thematic context
Australian Principal Theme Developing cultural institutions and ways of life
PAHT Subtheme Creating public landscape
Local Theme(s) Developing Local GovernmentPlane street tree - Physical Description 3
Map (Melway) 42C7
Boundary description The tree and sufficient land around it to allow for root zone and canopy protection, nominally 1m beyond the drip line, root zone or canopy perimeter which ever is the greatest.
Heritage Significance City
Creation date(s) 1900-15c
Local Government Area City of Maribyrnong
Ownership Type PublicHeritage Study and Grading
Maribyrnong - Maribyrnong Heritage Review
Author: Jill Barnard, Graeme Butler, Francine Gilfedder & Gary Vines
Year: 2000
Grading:
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MARIBYRNONG TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H1218
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