Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
130-132 High St Fremantle
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1950
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded |
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Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The Tum Tum tree has significance for its contribution to the character of Frementle. The tree was entered in the Tree Society’s Register of Significant Trees in 1997 and subsequently recognised by the National Trust of Australia (WA) as being a significant tree. It was classified for its contribution to the landscape. It was also considered that while Tum Tum trees are common in cultivation, they are rare in their natural habitat.
Physical Description
A single specimen of Tum Tum Tree
Norfok Island Hibiscuis; Lagunaria patersonnii
Located within a car park area for an adjacent block of residential flats.
History
It is thought that the Tum Tum Tree (Norfok Island Hibiscuis; Lagunaria patersonnii) was planted c. 1950. At some stage, it shaded an outside dining area associated with a restaurant. This area is now a small car park associated with a block of flats.
The tree was entered in the Tree Society’s Register of Significant Trees in 1997 and subsequently recognised by the National Trust of Australia (WA) as being a significant tree. It was classified for its contribution to the landscape. In 1997, it was considered to be in good condition. It was also considered that while Tum Tum trees are common in cultivation, they are rare in their natural habitat.
Integrity/Authenticity
High degree of integrity
High degree of authenticity
(These statements based on street survey only).
Condition
Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17715 | Tree Society of WA - Register of Significant Trees (Tree No. 77) | Heritage Study |
Place Type
Tree
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
20 Jan 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
21 Mar 2019Disclaimer
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