English Oak (Quercus robur), Crimea Street

This large, mature English Oak is sited prominently on the corner of Crimea St and Raglan St in Caulfield North. It is a particularly old and healthy example of this introduced species within Glen Eira.

  • Tree number

    26/CTR/2020

  • Date of assessment

    02/02/2021

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Private

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Quercus robur

  • Common Name

    English Oak

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    4.12m

  • Approximate age

    80+ years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    151cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    15m

  • Tree height

    20m

  • Tree canopy width

    26m

  • Coordinates

    Easting: 325854.3 Northing: 5806770.7

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    N/A

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Particularly Old Specimen
  • Outstanding Size (girth height spread)
  • Aesthetic value
  • Outstanding Example of Species

This large, mature English Oak is sited prominently on the corner of Crimea St and Raglan St in Caulfield North. It is a particularly old and healthy example of this introduced species within Glen Eira.

This tree has an impressive trunk girth and outstanding canopy spread that provides significant canopy coverage, particularly shading large areas of road surface.

It is a well-formed tree that contributes to the neighbourhood character and provides a striking contribution to the landscape and amenity value to the local community. Due to its size, age and health it is an outstanding example of the species within Glen Eira City Council.


 

Council Report