Lilly Pilly (Syzygium smithii), Allison Rd

This mature Lilly Pilly is a large example of the species to be found in an area of the municipality known for having a higher proportion of mature exotic trees and is of outstanding size for its height.

  • Tree number

    226/CTR/2021

  • Date of assessment

    20/06/2022

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Private Tree

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Syzygium smithii

  • Common Name

    Lilly Pilly

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.2m

  • Approximate age

    45+ years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    85cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    10.2m

  • Tree height

    17m

  • Tree canopy width

    12m

  • Coordinates

    325068.7, 5805466.8

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    N/A

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Outstanding size (girth height spread)
  • Aesthetic value
  • Outstanding example of the species

This mature Lilly Pilly is a large example of the species to be found in an area of the municipality known for having a higher proportion of mature exotic trees and is of outstanding size for its height.

The tree provides significant canopy coverage and benefit to the community. It is visible from the street despite being located at the rear of the private property.

As a large flowering and fruiting, native tree species in an area of predominantly exotics, this tree has outstanding value as a food resource for native animal, bird and insect life.