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LONDON PLANE TREE
4-8 GREYSHARPS RD HURSTBRIDGE, NILLUMBIK SHIRE

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Statement of Significance

ELTHAM STUDY STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE (2001):

This tree is significant for its size, age and good condition. It is the oldest tree of this species noted within the Shire. It is also located in the vicinity of the Hurst Family Cemetery and Allwood and, may well be related to plantings in either location.

REVISED STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE (with AHC criteria)

LONDON PLANE TREE is significant to Hurstbridge:

- for its size, age and good condition, being the oldest tree of this species identified within the Shire (Criterion B2, 02);... for its landscape contribution to a small group of diverse historic sites, inclUding the Hurst Family Cemetery and Allwood(Criterion A3);

- for its possible link with an early Avenue of Honour (Criterion A4).

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This tree is significant for its size, age and good condition and it is the oldest tree of this species noted within the Shire. It is also located in the vicinity of the Hurst Family Cemetery and Allwood and may well be related to plantings in either location.

BASIS OF SIGNIFICANCE:

ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEMES

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HORTICULTURE

DEGREE OF SIGNIFICANCE: LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE

EXTENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:

TREE AND SITE TO A RADIUS OF 30 METRES.

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- Historical Australian Themes
  
  LONDON PLANE TREE - Historical Australian Themes
  
  EARLY SETTLEMENT
  
  PRIVATE PLANTING
  
  Physical Description 1
  
  LONDON PLANE TREE - Physical Description 1
  
  This tree is a large mature specimen of good form and in good health. It is located in the road reserve in the precinct of the Hurst family cemetery and Allwood.
  
  ELTHAM STUDY DESCRIPTON:
  This tree is a large mature specimen of good form and in good health. It is located in the road reserve in the precinct of the Hurst family cemetery and Allwood.
  
  REVISED OR EXTENDED DESCRIPTON:
  The tree is 800-900mm diameter and 21m high; it is located at 340426E, 5832694E in front of a the Hurstbridge Child &maternal Health Centre.
  
  'Platanus x acerifolia' 'Used as a street tree for many years, this fast-growing species can reach 120 ft (36 m). It can withstand poor conditions and is resistant to leaf blight; however, the roots can lift paving and the large, bright green, leathery leaves can block small drains. Its straight, erect trunk is attractively blotched in grey, brown and white' { Botanica}.
  
  Physical Conditions
  
  LONDON PLANE TREE - Physical Conditions
  
  Good (partially disturbed, well preserved)
  
  Integrity
  
  LONDON PLANE TREE - Integrity
  
  Substantially intact/some intrusions
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Nillumbik - Shire of Eltham Heritage Study
  
  Author: David Bick
  Year: 1992
  Grading:
  
  Nillumbik - Nillumbik Shire Heritage Study 2001
  
  Author: Graeme Butler & Assoc
  Year: 2001
  Grading:
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- SCOUTS' BUILDINGS - PREVIOUSLY STATE SCHOOL NO.3939 BUILDINGS
  
  Nillumbik Shire
- FORMER TEACHER'S RESIDENCE,STATE SCHOOL NO.3939 - PREVIOUSLY THE GOBUR TEACHER'S RESIDENCE
  
  Nillumbik Shire
- HURST FAMILY CEMETERY
  
  Nillumbik Shire
- "1890"
  
  Yarra City
- 'BRAESIDE'
  
  Boroondara City
- 'ELAINE'
  
  Boroondara City