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    Candlebark (Eucalyptus rubida), Murrumbeena Primary School

    Tree Report

    This is 1 of 3 trees registered at the school. Read about the Victorian Eurabbie (Eucalyptus pseudoglobulus) or the River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis). 

    This large mature Candlebark is prominently located on the street frontage of a school, alongside large open space.

    • Tree number

      212/CTR/2021

    • Date of assessment

      09/03/2022

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Dept. of Education & Training

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      3

    • Botanical Name

      Eucalyptus rubida

    • Common Name

      Candlebark

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      4.1m

    • Approximate age

      85+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      145cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      15m

    • Tree height

      20m

    • Tree canopy width

      22m

    • Coordinates

      Easting: 330423.9 Northing: 5805037.2

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      N/A

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Unique location or context
    • Particularly old specimen
    • Outstanding size (girth height spread)
    • Aesthetic value
    • Outstanding example of the species

    This large mature Candlebark is prominently located on the street frontage of a school, alongside large open space. It is striking in its setting and makes a major contribution to the local landscape and neighbourhood character. The tree provides significant canopy coverage and amenity to the community. Additionally, it is an indigenous species for this region.

    It is a particularly old and large example of the species for the local area, estimated to be over 85 years of age and with outstanding trunk girth and canopy spread.

    Due to its size, age and health, this is an outstanding example of the species within the municipality.

     

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