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Statement of Significance

This tree is significant at a regional level for its outstanding size, and as an outstanding example of its species.

The tree is quite dominant in the area it is planted and both its size and form make it an outstanding example of the species. While many Angophoras have twisted branches, this example is beyond what would be considered "normal".

History

Wattle Park is located in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood within the City of Whitehorse, approximately 13 km east of Melbourne's Central business district (CBD). Approximately one third of the park is recorded as a heritage place by Heritage Victoria and the National Trust of Australia has also classified the park.

The park was first created when the Hawthorn Tramway Trust (HTT) purchased 137 acres (554,000 m²) of land from Mrs Eliza Welch, under the condition it was to be used as a public park. The park opened on 31 March 1917 when Sir Arthur Stanley planted a Golden Wattle and named the park.

Location

The tree is approximately 100 metres due north of the Wattle park chalet.

Notes

This is a very large specimen, and its highly contorted branches and limbs make it quite striking.