This tree is arguably one of the best examples of its species in Oz, taking into consideration its location I'd argue it probably one of the most significant examples of its species in any major city anywhere. Here's the link to the entry in the significant tree register...not much detail..
http://www.nattrust.com.au/trust_reg...abra_lutescens
The Golden Elm has been extensively worked on over the past 10yrs by a number of Arborists and the Council, the elongated limbs are classic for
glabra lutescens and always pose a management problem, in this case the council have very sensibly placed low bollards with chain around the dripline of the tree and mulched the rootplate with good quality old woodchips.
Shots I've seen from 10yrs back show the tree in a poor state, so the improvement in its health and vigour is promising.
Structural damage has occured to one side of the canopy and in 2006 deadwood and hangers over the edge of the footpath had not been remediated. In the attached photos you'll see three way cabling (steel not cobra) to presumably prevent further break outs on that side, and some props have been placed under two large secondary limbs to prevent significant tearing of the stem unions in the event of a failure.
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My interest in the Golden Elm was originally raised by the book Tree Stories, some of you might have it or have read it. Just the way the local community of that particular corner of Punt Rd and Alexander Parade over the years have fought for the tree really moved me, and I don't regret the 3 mile walk to find it.