Desert Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia), Neerim Road

This tree is a large and healthy example of a very common species within the urban environment.

  • Tree number

    183/CTR/2021

  • Date of assessment

    10/02/2022

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Council Tree

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Fraxinus angustifolia

  • Common Name

    Desert Ash

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.7m

  • Approximate age

    50+ years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    108cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    13m

  • Tree height

    14m

  • Tree canopy width

    22m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 330418.9 Northing: 5804522.7

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    TS32125

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Outstanding Size (girth height spread)
  • Aesthetic value

This tree is a large and healthy example of a very common species within the urban environment.


The tree is considered to be of outstanding size within the context of the local area, with significant canopy spread and trunk girth, especially given its position as a nature strip tree.

Given its size and health, the tree makes a major contribution to the local landscape and neighbourhood character, providing significant canopy coverage and visual appeal. The loss of this tree would result in a loss of amenity for the wider community.


 

Council Report