Tree - Nuytsia Floribunda (Christmas Tree)

Author

City of Bunbury

Place Number

05610

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Location

Frankel St Cnr Lowe St Carey Park

Location Details

Local Government

Bunbury

Region

South West

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

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	31 Jul 1996	(Tree Register)	(Tree Register) (Tree Register)

Statement of Significance

Christmas Tree (Nuytsia floribunda), at the corner of Frankel and Lowe Streets, Carey Park, has cultural heritage significance because:
it is an uncommon example of remnant indigenous vegetation in urban Bunbury.

Physical Description

Mature "Christmas Tree" native to the South West which flowers prolifically over the summer period and is in full blossom in December.

History

The Christmas Tree (Nuytsia floribunda) at the corner of Frankel Street and Lowe Street, Carey Park, is a remnant of pre-settlement vegetation. There are no other examples in the immediate vicinity.

This particular tree was mentioned in Bunbury City Council Minutes (1955) regarding its impending removal from the Frankel Street area. It was decided not to remove it.

The tree produces a striking golden floral display during summer.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity.

Condition

Good.

Place Type

Tree

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	OTHER	Other
Present Use	OTHER	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Environmental change
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Environmental awareness
PEOPLE	Local heroes & battlers

Creation Date

12 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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