Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.6mHeight - 10m
Details
Common name
Weeping Elm
Botanical name
Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Whitehorse (VIC)
Location
1 - 3 Lightfoot Street Mont Albert VIC 3127
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Other scientific (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
- Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
15 Mar 2011
Date of classification
17 Nov 2003
Statement of Significance
The tree was planted circa 1890 by James Dunn, grandfather of the present owners. It make a significant contribution to garden of 19th century homestead. The tree has one major limb with large cavity but otherwise appears in good health. it has a symmetrical canopy displaying classic contprted limbs of the species <BR>15/03/2011: It would appear that this tree has deteriorated since first registration. The top of the canopy has suffered from excessive heat and drought and perhaps possums. Leaf coverage is more sparse than considered normal for a healthy tree