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    Common Pear (Pyrus communis)

    This Common Pear is reportedly the sole surviving tree from orchard farms that were in the area prior to
    housing development. Still producing fruit, this tree is estimated to be approximately 100 years old, making it a venerable example of the species.

    • Tree number

      317/CTR/2022

    • Date of assessment

      05/05/2023

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Private

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      1

    • Botanical Name

      Pyrus communis

    • Common Name

      Common Pear

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      3.2m

    • Approximate age

      100 years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      88cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      10.6m

    • Tree height

      12m

    • Tree canopy width

      10m

    • Coordinates

      Easting: 330441.6 Northing: 5803245.0

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      N/A

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Particularly old specimen
    • Aesthetic value


    This Common Pear is reportedly the sole surviving tree from orchard farms that were in the area prior to housing development. Still producing fruit, this tree is estimated to be approximately 100 years old, making it a venerable example of the species. It is also uncommon to find large, mature fruiting pears in the urban environment as gardens have increasing planted more ornamental varieties.

    The tree also provides substantial aesthetic value and amenity to the surrounding properties as a sizeable, mature tree in an area with relatively few canopy trees remaining.

     

     

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