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Kurrajong street trees

Other Name

`Brachychiton populneus'

Location

Bloomfield Ave MARIBYRNONG, Maribyrnong City

File Number

21763

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/2]
HO105(1) - Kurrajong Street
[2/2]
HO105(2) - Kurrajong Street

Statement of Significance

`Brachychiton populneus' street trees are significant to the City of Maribyrnong:
- as uncommon trees in a mature street tree context within the City (Criterion B2); and
- as indicative of street tree choice in the post WW2 period where hardy native species were favoured, although not typically this species (Criterion A4)

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