Lemon Scented Gum Tree

Author

City of Melville

Place Number

06055

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Location

verge of 124 Kintail Rd Applecross

Location Details

Cnr Fraser Road

Local Government

Melville

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1954

Demolition Year

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Dec 1994			Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	17 Jun 2014	Category B	Category B Worthy of high level of protection: provide maximum encouragement to the owner under the City of Melville Planning Scheme to conserve the significance of the place. A more detailed Heritage Assessment/Impact Statement to be undertaken before approval given for any major redevelopment. Incentives to promote conservation should be considered.

Statement of Significance

The tree is important as a landmark element in the streetscape, and for its relevant association with John and Wendy Birman.

Physical Description

Corymbia citriodora (formerly known as Eucalyptus citriodora). An introduced mature lemon scented gum tree planted in the street verge adjacent to 124 Kintail Road, Applecross.

History

The tree was planted on the verge in 1954 by John and Wendy Birman and represents enhancement of the environment in the Post-War residential development in the locality.

Condition

Sound

Place Type

Tree

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	OTHER	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Land allocation & subdivision

Creation Date

02 Dec 1996

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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