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    Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis), Wanalta Road

    This tree is a well-established and mature example of an Algerian Oak within Glen Eira, especially for a street tree.

    • Tree number

      199/CTR/2021

    • Date of assessment

      30/12/2021

    • 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

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      3.5m

    • Approximate age

      80+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      108cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      13m

    • Tree height

      18m

    • Tree canopy width

      20m

    • Coordinates

      Easting: 328235.0 Northing: 5804759.0

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      TS11996

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Particularly old specimen
    • Outstanding size (girth height spread)
    • Aesthetic value

    This tree is a well-established and mature example of an Algerian Oak within Glen Eira, especially for a street tree. It has an estimated age of over 80 years old.

    The tree is multi-stemmed with a large, domed canopy that has an outstanding canopy spread over 20m wide. Especially within the context of the of the local area.

    The tree is a prominent, healthy and wellformed example of the species located within a streetscape that has a theme of various oak tree species plantings. It is the largest tree in the street and makes a major contribution to the local landscape and neighbourhood character.

     

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