Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
130-132 High St Fremantle
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1950
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| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | |||
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.
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.
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.
High degree of integrity High degree of authenticity (These statements based on street survey only).
Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| 17715 | Tree Society of WA - Register of Significant Trees (Tree No. 77) | Heritage Study |
Tree
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| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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