Rough bark eucalypt. If you want to remove it... and its in Adelaide like you... based on the trunk circumference at 1m it will most likely be classified as a significant tree and require council approval (and usually contribution fee to the tree reinstatement fund). If you do manage to ge approval, its a big guy so 5k at a ballpark. In SA all eucalypts and willow myrtles are a protected species and require approval regardless of if they are significant or not.
Up close - it has berries or something. The ground crunches when I step on them. I thought it was a peppercorn tree. Photos were taken at an upward angle, the fence would be closer to 5ft
@D.T. has a good contact for tree removal. He just arranged a quote for removal of a similar sized tree for about $1300 incl removal of waste. Mine might be a little smaller.
This one is at the back corner of a potential purchase. Would it even have to be removed if I wanted to split the block in half and build on each side?
Probably not, but your rear setback would need to ensure no encroachment on the root protection zone (typically 8-10m)
Just had a tree guy take a look its a white cedar. Will need council approval unless 10m from house or inground pool
I sent the pic to my aborist, it's a cedar which is not a protected or regulated species. As long as the trunk circumference is under a certain amount no council approval is needed and removal cost under 2k is likely.
Yeah the rule there is that it as to be less than 2m circumference at 1 metre above ground level. I can't say I've measured it
It would be faster to type "ärborist adelaide" in google. There are many reasosn why a arborist can lawfull remove trees in lieu of council approval. They also know the issues if application is still needed. Council may expect a arborist report and they a licensed arborist performs the work. I had one turn up and he said..No approval needed. Took it out same day and ground stump 2 days later. His report included reason why it was removed and if council enquired I could show them. he suggested before pictures and he also took one. (Too close to a structure within X metres)
The homeowner IF they didnt seek appropriate advice. Thats why you keep records. A licensed arborist will know and limit their actions. If they say it needs approval by council they will assist that. Some species and positions etc are fine and others not. Healthy v unhealthy trees.
