Enmore Park Plan of Management - Land

URBAN FORESTRY AUSTRALIA - TREE MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING ARBORICULTURISTS3.1.3 Two young Corymbia citriodora (Lemon-scented Gum), growing within theaquatic centre grounds, are considered to be significant, both in terms oftheir landscape value, and their current health and condition. The trees,whilst not broad and dense as a Fig tree, are some of the tallest trees onthe site, and therefore are visually prominent from several aspects.3.1.4 A young avenue of nine (9) Washingtonia filifera (American Cotton Palm)extend from the Black Street side access, to the circular path at the centreof the park. The palms do not meet the physical criteria identifying them asprotected under the Tree Preservation Order however, as they havepotential to remain for many years, they are considered to have a moderateto high retention value, which would increase as they mature.The visual impact and amenity of this avenue planting could be reinforcedwith additional palm plantings as they are currently widely spaced apart.3.1.5 There are several small tree and shrub plantings dotted around theremainder of the assessment area. Many of these plantings do not meet thephysical criteria identifying them as protected under the Tree PreservationOrder, although the plantings along the northeast link path inside the sitehave the potential to become an attractive row of trees as they mature.The Syagrus romanzoffiana (Queen Palm), commonly referred to as theCocos Palm, is well represented in the site. This species is exempt fromprotection under the Tree Preservation Order, and is consideredundesirable for its ability to seed prolifically, vigourous growth, and lowamenity value.Plates 2 and 3The tree height and crown spread of these two Lemon –scented Gums identifies these as significant parktrees.Arboricultural Audit & Development Impact Assessment– Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Enmore ParkFebruary, 2009. 7 of 42