Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata), Neerim Road

Announcement

Several other trees on this property are also registered including 3 Tallowwoods (Eucalyptus microcorys) and a pair of Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta).

This mature Spotted Gum has a high visual presence in the public realm, located alongside a major public reserve.

  • Tree number

    229/CTR/2021

  • Date of assessment

    09/03/2022

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Private Trees

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Corymbia maculata

  • Common Name

    Spotted Gum

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.3m

  • Approximate age

    50+ years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    92cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    11m

  • Tree height

    23m

  • Tree canopy width

    14m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 330458.7 Northing: 5804470.4

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfills the criteria of:

  • Aesthetic value
  • Outstanding habitat and biodiversity value

It is striking in the landscape and makes a major contribution to the neighbourhood character. It is on a property, with other mature trees, that is located within a Neighbourhood Character Overlay zone that recognises the value of mature trees, and the contribution they make to the local area.

Additionally, this tree will be a vital food resource for native wildlife as a native flowering specimen.


 

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