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    Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis), Rosstown Rail Trail

    This tree is a probably the oldest example of an Algerian Oak within Glen Eira with an estimated age over 85 years old. The tree has a large, domed canopy with an outstanding canopy spread over 21m wide. It also has a significant trunk girth over 3.5m in circumference.

    • Tree number

      150/CTR/2021

    • Date of assessment

      13/12/2021

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Council Tree

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      1

    • Botanical Name

      Quercus canariensis

    • Common Name

      Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis)

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      3.6m

    • Approximate age

      85+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      112cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      13.4m

    • Tree height

      18m

    • Tree canopy width

      21m

    • Coordinates

      327832.3, 5803728.9

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      TP104073

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Particularly old specimen
    • Outstanding size (girth height spread)
    • Aesthetic value
    • An outstanding example of the species

    This tree is probably the oldest example of an Algerian Oak within Glen Eira with an estimated age over 85 years old. The tree has a large, domed canopy with an outstanding canopy spread over 21m wide. It also has a significant trunk girth over 3.5m in circumference.

    The tree is a large, healthy and well-formed example of the species that is striking in the landscape and makes a substantial contribution to the neighbourhood character. The tree provides significant canopy coverage and amenity to the community and given its age and condition is an outstanding example of the species at the local level.

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