Maiden’s Wattle (Acacia maidenii), Glen Huntly Reserve

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

• Unique location or context,
• Rare or localised distribution,
• Particularly old specimen,
• Outstanding size (girth height spread),
• Aesthetic value,
• Curious growth habit,
• Outstanding example of the species.

This large, mature Maiden’s Wattle is located as a solitary specimen tree alongside the sports oval in a popular public reserve and makes a major contribution to the landscape. It is a particularly old and rare example of the species to be found in metropolitan Melbourne, estimated at over 85 years of age.

It has an outstanding canopy spread, wider than the tree is tall, and with a curious growth habit featuring a low arching limb providing a high degree of visual interest.

The tree is striking within its setting and provides amenity to the community, particularly for visitors to the reserve and spectators of the sports ground.

Given its age, health, size, and rarity, this is an outstanding example of the species to be found at the regional level.