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    Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo)

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    This mature Strawberry Tree is a prominent feature of St Mary’s Anglican Church (circa 1871) grounds, likely one of the earliest plantings and a particularly large and old example of the species. The tree is estimated to be over 100 years old, with a significant canopy spread.

    • Tree number

      484/CTR/2023

    • Date of assessment

      26/07/2023

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Private

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      1

    • Botanical Name

      Arbutus unedo

    • Common Name

      Strawberry Tree

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      4.4m

    • Approximate age

      100+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      119cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      14.3m

    • Tree height

      13m

    • Tree canopy width

      18m

    • Coordinates

      Easting: 325184.9 Northing: 5805814.7

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      N/A

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Horticultural or genetic value
    • Particularly old specimen
    • Outstanding size (girth height spread)
    • Aesthetic value
    • Curious growth habit
    • An outstanding example of the species

    This mature Strawberry Tree is a prominent feature of St Mary’s Anglican Church (circa 1871) grounds, likely one of the earliest plantings and a particularly large and old example of the species. The tree is estimated to be over 100 years old, with a significant canopy spread.

    The tree has an unusual and curious form providing a high level of visual interest, with twin trunks growing from the same root plate, effectively giving the impression of 2 separate trees. This has resulted in a particularly impressive trunk girth at the base of the tree of over 6m.

    The tree makes a major contribution to the local landscape and neighbourhood character, providing amenity to the community, and is an outstanding example of the species at the regional level.

     

     

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