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    Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis), Murrumbeena Station

    This Palm Tree is uniquely located in a prominent position at a major intersection and shopping strip. It makes a major contribution to the local landscape.

    • Tree number

      182/CTR/2021

    • Date of assessment

      26/08/2021

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Metro Trains

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      1

    • Botanical Name

      Phoenix canariensis

    • Common Name

      Canary Island Date Palms

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      1.5m

    • Approximate age

      80+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      81cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      4m

    • Tree height

      16m

    • Tree canopy width

      4m

    • Coordinates

      Easting: 330003.2 Northing: 5804663.0

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      N/A

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Unique location or context
    • Particularly old specimen
    • Aesthetic value

    This Palm Tree is uniquely located in a prominent position at a major intersection and shopping strip. It makes a major contribution to the local landscape.

    It is a particularly old example of a Date Palm in Glen Eira and can be identified in aerial photos of Melbourne from 1945.

    The tree is striking and iconic in its location, situated in the forecourt of Murrumbeena TrainStation. It is highly visible from the surrounding area and makes a significant contribution to the neighbourhood character. The loss of this tree would represent a substantial loss of amenity to the community.

     

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