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Plane street tree

Other Name

`Platanus orientalis'

Location

34 Somerville Road, YARRAVILLE VIC 3013 - Property No 4087004600

File Number

22589

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

[1/1]
HO155 - Plane Street Tree,

Statement of Significance

This plane street tree is significant to the City of Maribyrnong:
- as a remnant of the early 20th century street tree planting regime, parallel with the renewed prosperity of the area in the Edwardian-era (Criterion A4); and
- as a remnant of a street tree planting program which was once widespread but has been severely reduced over time within the City (Criterion B2).

Australian Heritage Commission (AHC) criteria

The Australian Heritage Commission criteria consist of a set of eight criteria which cover social, aesthetic, scientific, and historic values. Each criterion has sub-criteria written specifically for cultural or natural values. The relevant criteria are:

A.4 demonstrates well the course and pattern of history, important historic events

B.2 rarity

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees