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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

80yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.9m

Height - 12m

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Details

Common name
Smooth-Barked Apple Myrtle
Botanical name
Angophora costata
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Boroondara (VIC)
Location
Ashburton Community Centre, Cnr High Street And Highgate Grove Ashburton VIC 3147
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
09 Feb 2001
Date of classification
04 Sep 2017

Statement of Significance

Located on the north-east corner of the Ashburton Community Centre, this tree is a landmark feature of the area due to its size and location. Removal of a lower branch on the east side to clear powerlines is required. Angophora costata is a common woodland and forest tree of Eastern Australia. It is a large,wide-spreading tree and can grow to a height of 20 metres. The old grey bark is shed in spring to reveal new pink bark.The timber is brittle and limbs tend to fall readily.