Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus), Yawla Street

This large Blue Gum located in a private suburban back yard is of outstanding size for the local area.

  • Tree number

    164/CTR/2021

  • Date of assessment

    01/03/2022

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Private

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Eucalyptus globulus

  • Common Name

    Blue Gum

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.7m

  • Approximate age

    50 years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    120cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    14.4m

  • Tree height

    24m

  • Tree canopy width

    22m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 326325.4 Northing: 5801921.9

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    N/A

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Outstanding Size (girth height spread)
  • Aesthetic Value

This large Blue Gum located in a private suburban back yard is of outstanding size for the local area.

The tree has significant height, canopy spread and trunk girth, making it a prominent feature and it is the largest private tree within the local area. The tree has a high visual presence within the public realm from all the surrounding streets which is particularly significant due to it being setback from all street frontages.

The tree makes a major contribution to the local landscape and neighbourhood character as it provides substantial canopy coverage and amenity to the entire community.


 

Council Report