Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua), Wyuna Road

This Liquidambar is a particularly old example of the species within Glen Eira, estimated at over 75 years of age. The tree is of outstanding size for height and canopy spread, which is particularly remarkable for this species in the urban environment. 

  • Tree number

    119/CTR/2021

  • Date of assessment

    15/03/2022

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Private

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Liquidambar styraciflua

  • Common Name

    Liquidambar

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.3m

  • Approximate age

    75+ years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    101cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    11.5m

  • Tree height

    24m

  • Tree canopy width

    24m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 326945.4 Northing: 5806142.1

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    N/A

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Particularly old specimen
  • Outstanding Size (girth height spread)
  • Aesthetic Value
  • Outstanding Example of the Species

This Liquidambar is a particularly old example of the species within Glen Eira, estimated at over 75 years of age. The tree is of outstanding size for height and canopy spread, which is particularly remarkable for this species in the urban environment.

The tree has excellent aesthetic value, as its impressive canopy has high visual presence from the public realm, creating significant shading over the footpath and road. The tree makes a major contribution to the local landscape and neighbourhood character, providing substantial amenity to the community.

Given, its health, size and location, this is an outstanding example of the species within the entire municipality.


 

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