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He said this champion Turkey oak (<span>Quercus cerris<\/span>) leaned and tumbled over onto the Main Road, blocking the north-bound carriageway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe magnificent tree stood in Main Road for more than 170 years and was the largest of its type in South Africa,\u201d Barker related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis particular Turkey oak was planted by the Arderne family, after whom Arderne Gardens is named, in the 1840s. The tree was proclaimed and protected under the National Forests Act.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added the tree, as the one long-sturdy constant on its spot in the area for so long, bore witness to the sweeping changes that came with the passing years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe cause of the tree falling over was rot of the structural root system on the tree,\u201d Barker explained. \u201cThe tree was so large it took a team of tree fellers two days to log the timber. All that remains today is the uprooted stump of this once-glorious champion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident was reported to the City\u2019s Recreation and Parks Department. According to a statement from the City, a standby tree emergency team was promptly dispatched on receiving a call from the community and identified the gentle giant as a Turkish oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe tree obstructed Claremont Main Road, affecting both incoming and outgoing traffic. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained in the incident and it caused damage to the road curbing and a streetlight pole.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Native to Europe and parts of Asia, the City said, this Turkish oak stood at an impressive height of approximately 25 m, with a spread of 16 m and a trunk diameter of 1,2 metres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barker and the City seem to part company over the tree\u2019s age and when it was planted. \u201cAlthough the exact planting date is unknown it is estimated to have been planted in the early to mid-20th century, making the tree approximately 80 to 100 years old,\u201d the City said. \u201cThe tree was likely planted by a member of the Arderne family to showcase the diverse tree species in Arderne Gardens.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It said the primary factors contributing to the tree\u2019s fall may have included above-average rainfall, strong gale-force winds and previous storms. Additionally, susceptibility to heart rot, a fungal disease affecting the tree\u2019s core, may have played a role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These factors collectively weakened the tree, making it vulnerable to toppling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cChampion trees enjoy protected status and those in the city are a part of our history,\u201d said the Mayco member for community services and health, Patricia van der Ross. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTheir role in the eco-system and ensuring a healthier city is invaluable. While we are sad to see it has succumbed to the severe weather it will continue to benefit the garden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its wood will be repurposed and re-used within Arderne Gardens, she added, \u201censuring it continues to contribute to the beauty and sustainability of the garden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This incident marks the second fallen champion tree in the past two years, following the loss of the great Cork oak in 2021, which has reduced the total count from six to four in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arderne Gardens is a historic public garden featuring a diverse collection of indigenous and exotic plant species and is known for its champion trees and offers visitors a serene natural environment to explore and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gardens continue to be a place of natural wonder and tranquillity and efforts to maintain and protect its botanical treasures are ongoing in preserving and caring for its remarkable collection of trees, the City concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently 13 champion trees in the city. 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