Rusty Gum Myrtles

Other Name

Angophora Costata

Location

Reserve Street (Near Clyde Road and Gloucester Avenue),BERWICK, Casey City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

The two Rusty Gum Myrtles, situated in Reserve Street near Clyde Road and Gloucester Avenue, Berwick.


How is it significant?

The two Rusty Gum Myrtles are of local aesthetic and scientific (horticultural) significance to the City of Casey.


Why is it significant?

Aesthetically, they are significant as fine examples of their type, with good size and form and which contribute to the historic landscape character of Reserve Street. (AHC criterion E1)

Scientifically, they are horticulturally significant as a good example of the species, which is rare in cultivation in Victoria. (AHC criterion B2)

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree