Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis), Gwendoline Avenue

This large, healthy and mature Algerian Oak is the largest private tree in the vicinity and makes a major contribution to the local landscape.

  • Tree number

    453/CTR/2022

  • Date of assessment

    05/05/2023

  • Assessing Officer

    Christian Renaud

  • Tree Owner

    Private Tree

  • Record Type

    Single Specimen Tree

  • Number of trees

    1

  • Botanical Name

    Quercus canariensis

  • Common Name

    Algerian Oak

  • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

    3.3m

  • Approximate age

    60+ years

  • Diameter at breast height:

    88cm

  • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

    10.6m

  • Tree height

    16m

  • Tree canopy width

    20m

  • Coordinates

    326583.0; 5801610.2

  • Glen Eira Asset ID

    N/A

Statement of significance:

This tree fulfils the criteria of:

  • Aesthetic value

Although located at the rear of a private property, the tree has significant visual presence from the public realm along 2 street frontages and provides substantial canopy coverage over the private open space of 4 properties.

This tree makes a major contribution to the local landscape and neighbourhood character, providing substantial amenity to the wider community.