Much loved tree honoured as Tree of the Month

A much-loved and valued tree at Seacliff is our Tree of the Month for January.

Estimated to be around 100 years old, this rock fig tree on Wheatland Street has been struggling with poor health. But Council’s Field Services team is making a concerted effort to bring it back to good health.

The root zone has been expanded to enrich the soil with biochar and beneficial microbes, vehicle access around the tree has been restricted to reduce soil compaction and it’s being regularly watered and fertilised to support its recovery.

Seacliff ward councillor Clare Lindop helped adorn the iconic tree with a Tree of the Month medallion and is excited to see that the tree is already showing signs of new growth.

Nominate your favourite Holdfast Bay tree to be featured as a future Tree of the Month.