Level of Significance
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- Regional
- State
- National
Age
110yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 30m
Details
Common name
Norfolk Island Pine Tree
Botanical name
Araucaria heterophylla
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Bayswater (WA)
Location
35 drake Strret Bayswater WA 6053
Access
Restricted
Significances
- Resistance (Scientific)
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
- Landmark (Social)
- Contemporary association (Social)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
- Unusual (Aesthetic)
- Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of germination
02 Jul 1915
Date of measurement
04 Jun 2014
Date of classification
17 Jun 2014
Statement of Significance
The tree is an impressive 30 metres high. It is a landmark tree which can be seen from many parts of the community. As such, it is a way finder for the people of this community. It is also used as a nesting tree by an Australian falcon. The tree was planted by John Wittaker, a significant member of Bayswater's early community. The Pine was planted pre 1917 on the corner of the block; John Whittaker's wife Eleanor died in 1915, and it is likely the tree was planted in her honour.
Location
The front left corner of the block facing Drake Street, & front right corner of the block facing Burnside Street. The block is near the apex of the hill which the road runs up to. Since it is on the corner of Burnside & Drake, the tree is very prominent.