Red Flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia), Denver Crescent

This tree has significant canopy spread and outstanding trunk girth for a mature street tree. It is the largest tree in the street and the largest, healthiest example of a Corymbia ficifolia in the surrounding area.

  • Tree number

    20/CTR/2020

  • Date of assessment

    30/04/2021

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Council Tree

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Corymbia ficifolia

  • Common Name

    Red Flowering Gum

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.4m

  • Approximate age

    50+ years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    104cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    12.4m

  • Tree height

    16m

  • Tree canopy width

    18m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 324587.1 Northing: 5804368.3

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    TS17403

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Outstanding Size (girth height spread)
  • Aesthetic Value

This tree has significant canopy spread and outstanding trunk girth for a mature street tree. It is the largest tree in the street and the largest, healthiest example of a Corymbia ficifolia in the surrounding area.

The size of this tree within a small suburban street makes is striking within the local landscape. It provides significant canopy coverage which shades the road surface and footpath, making a major contribution to the neighbourhood character. The loss of this tree would be a substantial loss of amenity to the community.


 

Council Report