Mandurah's Significant Trees
Quite by accident we found a register maintained by Mandurah City Council of significant trees in the area. Some of these trees are icons around Mandurah, others are unique examples of their species, and others are just magnificent trees, but all are worth taking a look at.
We hope you enjoy finding these natural wonders.
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River Red Gums
This avenue of River Red Gums is unique in Mandurah. There are few other examples of street tree plantings on this scale. The presence of these established trees greatly enhances the streetscape, with tall, spreading canopies casting welcome shade for pedestrians over the hot summer months as well as screening the adjacent shopping centre. In their natural habitat these trees provide food and habitat for the increasingly rare Regent Parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) a subspecies of which also occurs locally.
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Registry Entry
ID #: 08/0067
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus cameldulensis
Other names: - River Red Gum
Location: Council Road verge adjacent to Centro Mandurah
Clarice St, Mandurah
Significance:
- Outstanding Visual / Asthetic Value
Height: 15 - 20m
Canopy Spread: 10 - 15m
Trunk Diameter: 0.3 - 0.6m
Year planted: unknown
Age: Unknown
Origin: All Mainland states except SW of WA
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Tallowwood
Despite its obvious attractiveness and suitability for larger parks and gardens, this Eastern States native is an uncommon sight in Mandurah. The common name is derived from its timber's smooth greasy finish which makes it well suited for the construction of dance floors and indoor playing surfaces. The heavy and hard wearing timber of this species is in high demand both in Eastrn Australia and overseas while its attractive flowers and foliage make it popular as a landscaping tree in suitable climates
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Registry Entry
ID #: 07/0011
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus microcorys
Other names: - Tallowwood
Location: Public road verge
Clarice St, Mandurah
Significance:
- Outstanding Visual / Asthetic Value
- Botanical / Scientific Significance
Height: 30m
Canopy Spread: 6m
Trunk Diameter: 40cm
Year planted: unknown
Age: Unknown
Origin: Coastal areas of central & northern NSW & SE Queensland
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This Cache
The above co-ordinates will take you to a sign about one of the above trees. On the sign is a date that the council endorsed this as being a significant tree for the area
The date is: AB / C / DEFG
The cache is located at
S32 32.(E)(G-A-C)(G-B)
E115 44.(G-D-C)(A+D)(G-B+C)
This cache is a magnetic mint tin with log only - so bring your own pencil.
NOTE : this cache is in a very high muggle traffic area with cars and pedestrian traffic to the shopping centre and the sports facilities nearby. You will need to be stealthy to not be seen on most days at this location.
For the FTF we managed to squeeze in a FTF path tag (yours to keep)
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FTF Congratulations
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& kaesnoww
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