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Coastal Manna Gums (Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. pryoriana), Caulfield Racecourse

  • Tree number

    355/CTR/2022

  • Date of assessment

    20/05/2022

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud & Vilnis Saulitis

  • Tree Owner

    Crown Land – Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust

  • Record Type

    Group of Trees

  • Number of trees

    5

  • Botanical Name

    Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. pryoriana

  • Common Name

    Coastal Manna Gum

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    2.6m – 3.3m

  • Approximate age

    Estimated age range is 26 – 50 years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    48cm – 86cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    5.8m – 10.3m

  • Tree height

    10m – 18m

  • Tree canopy width

    8m – 14m

  • Coordinates

    327713 & 5804993; 327711 & 5804999; 327708 & 5805036; 327697 & 5805090; 327754 & 5805126

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    N/A

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Horticultural or genetic value,
  • Aesthetic value,
  • Outstanding example of the species
  • Outstanding habitat and biodiversity value

These 5 Coastal Manna Gums located in the vicinity of the stables in the South-East corner of Caulfield Racecourse land are all significant for their Horticultural or Genetic Value. They are the offspring of the remnant indigenous vegetation for the region, with some planted by Glen Era Environment Group following the removal of the original trees in 1993/4. The original stand of trees was identified as a Remnant Coastal Manna Gum Woodland worthy of protection in John Meier’s 1983 dissertation for Burnley Horticultural College.

Significant public outcry took place following the removal of the original, large, mature trees, with only a few juvenile specimens being left unscathed at the time. The trees growing now represent a vital genetic link to the pre-colonial vegetation of the area.

Tree 4 is an Outstanding Example of the Species, appearing to be a self-seeded tree from the original stand that wasn’t removed with all the mature trees in 19993/4 and given its size, it is also the oldest specimen in this group. Tree 5 also has significant Aesthetic Value, as its location directly alongside the racetrack ensures a high visual presence for the public.

Additionally, as indigenous vegetation, and as mature flowering trees, this group is of significant importance as a vital food resource for native wildlife.


 

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