Southern Mahogany (Eucalyptus botryoides), Wahgoo Road

This Southern Mahogany located on the grounds of a large recently developed aged care facility is the tallest tree in the entire streetscape and one of the largest trees in the local area.

  • Tree number

    160/CTR/2021

  • Date of assessment

    02/03/2022

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Private

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Eucalyptus botryoides

  • Common Name

    Southern Mahogany

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.3m

  • Approximate age

    50 years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    86cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    10.3m

  • Tree height

    20m

  • Tree canopy width

    16m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 329737.9 Northing: 5804098.0

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    N/A

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Aesthetic Value

This Southern Mahogany located on the grounds of a large recently developed aged care facility is the tallest tree in the entire streetscape and one of the largest trees in the local area.

The tree is the only canopy tree that was retained on this large site prior to redevelopment and is now a prominent feature within the landscaped and well-maintained gardens at the front of the facility.

The tree makes a major contribution to the local landscape and neighbourhood character.


 

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