Smooth-barked Apple (Agophora costata), Filbert St & Jasmine Street

An outstanding example of the species This well-formed mature tree is one of only a small number of large, healthy established trees growing within a roundabout in Glen Eira.

  • Tree number

    125/CTR/2021

  • Date of assessment

    24/08/2021

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Council Tree

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Agophora costata

  • Common Name

    Smooth-barked Apple

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    31.m

  • Approximate age

    40+ years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    79cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    9.5m

  • Tree height

    16m

  • Tree canopy width

    13m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 326185.2 Northing: 5804454.0

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    TS1875

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Unique location or context
  • Aesthetic value

An outstanding example of the species This well-formed mature tree is one of only a small number of large, healthy established trees growing within a roundabout in Glen Eira.

It is a prominent, highly visible tree with good health and structure that is particularly striking in the landscape. It provides significant canopy coverage shading the road surface and makes a major contribution to the neighbourhood character, providing amenity to the community.

This is one of the largest and healthiest examples of an Angophora costata growing within the city.


 

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