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    Southern Mahogany (Eucalyptus botryoides)

    Announcement

    Announcement

    This large mature Southern Mahogany Gum is a particularly large example of the species to be found within this municipality and the urban environment in general. Large gum trees such as this species rarely have the opportunity, space and resources to grow to its full potential.

    • Tree number

      378/CTR/2022

    • Date of assessment

      08/09/2023

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Council Tree

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      1

    • Botanical Name

      Eucalyptus botryoides

    • Common Name

      Southern Mahogany

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      4.2m

    • Approximate age

      70+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      140cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      15m

    • Tree height

      26m

    • Tree canopy width

      19m

    • Coordinates

      Easting: 328343.2 Northing: 5805704.4

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      TP101745

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Outstanding size (girth height
      spread)
    • Aesthetic value

    This large mature Southern Mahogany Gum is a particularly large example of the species to be found within this municipality and the urban environment in general. Large gum trees such as this species rarely have the opportunity, space and resources to grow to its full potential. This specimen located in a public park has been able to reach a height of over 26m, with a trunk girth of 5.5m around at its base.

    The tree is a landmark and major feature of the park, making a substantial contribution to the local landscape and providing amenity to the community.

     

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