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Angophora costata

Other Name

Smooth Bark Apple Gum

Location

Mountain Highway, THE BASIN PRIMARY SCHOOL, KNOX CITY

File Number

T12379

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

A largeAngophoracostata(Smooth bark apple gum)located in the school grounds ofThe Basin Primary School in The Basin.

How is it significant?

TheAngophoracostata(Smooth bark apple gum)is significant forsocial, scientificand aesthetic reasons at Regionallevel.

Why is it significant?

ThisAngophoracostata(Smooth bark apple gum)is an excellent example of the specieswith a well-rounded canopy and the unique twisted branches which are a characteristic of the species. It is outstanding for its size at a height of22m, girth of 1.29m and canopy spread of 22-23m.There are 4 examples of the species on the register that are taller: at Emerald (T12193 23.5m); Prahran (T11074, 24.5m) and Fitzroy North (T12340, 26-26.5m), however this example has a wider spread.It makes a significant contribution to surroundinglandscape of the school grounds.

Condition:Good

Tree Type:Individual

Circumference:1.29m

Height:22m

Canopy spread:N-S:22mE-W: 23m

Height method:Instrument

Circumference method: Tape Measure

Date of measurement:09/2018

Ageof tree:approximately50+ years

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees