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    Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta), Eskdale Road

    It is a well-formed tree that makes a major contribution to the local landscape and contributes to the neighbourhood character. The loss of this tree would represent a substantial loss of amenity to the community.

    • Tree number

      410/CTR/2022

    • Date of assessment

      22/08/2022

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Private Tree

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      1

    • Botanical Name

      Washingtonia robusta

    • Common Name

      Mexican Fan Palm

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      1.5m

    • Approximate age

      55+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      49cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      5.9m

    • Tree height

      26m

    • Tree canopy width

      3m

    • Coordinates

      326957.7, 5806044.8

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      N/A

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Outstanding size (girth height spread)
    • Aesthetic value

    This mature Mexican Fan Palm is of outstanding size for its impressive height which towers over the surrounding landscape. This ensures the tree is a prominent feature and local landmark for the surrounding area with a high degree of visual presence from the public realm.

    It is a well-formed tree that makes a major contribution to the local landscape and contributes to the neighbourhood character. The loss of this tree would represent a substantial loss of amenity to the community.

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