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    Manna Gum (Eucalyptus viminalis), Packer Park

    This mature Manna Gum is situated in a prominent and iconic position within public parkland and is one of only a few mature examples of this species within GECC.

    • Tree number

      49/CTR/2020

    • Date of assessment

      15/01/2021

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Council Tree

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      1

    • Botanical Name

      Eucalyptus viminalis

    • Common Name

      Manna Gum

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      4.01m

    • Approximate age

      200+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      130cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      15m

    • Tree height

      18m

    • Tree canopy width

      20m

    • Coordinates

      Easting: 329437 Northing: 5803268

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      TP104704

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Unique Location or Context
    • Rare or Localised Distribution
    • Particularly Old Specimen
    • Outstanding Size
    • Aesthetic Value
    • Outstanding Example of Species
    • Outstanding Habitat and Biodiversity Value

    This mature Manna Gum is situated in a prominent and iconic position within public parkland and is one of only a few mature examples of this species within Glen Eira City Council. It is an old tree predating a lot of the development activity and urban subdivision in the area, and has a significant trunk girth and canopy spread.

    The canopy is entire and the tree provides a significant contribution to the neighbourhood character as an outstanding example of the species which attracts a range of native birdlife.

     

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