Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
?yrsTrees
0Diameter
0.3mHeight - 6m
Details
Common name
Serviceberry
Botanical name
Amelanchier lamarckii
Type
Stand
Condition
Good
Municipality
Ballarat (VIC)
Location
Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Location/Context (Social)
- Landscape (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
- Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
20 Jan 1988
Date of classification
11 Feb 1988
Statement of Significance
An unusual species in cultivation in Victoria, the only other known example occurs at Pirianda. The tree produces attractive white flowers in Spring and an outstanding display of Autumn colour. Both trees are affected by Pear and Cherry slug and are grated onto Crattaegus rootstock. Tree near fish hatchery measures 0.93m circ; 11.5m height; 10.7m spread. Both affected by Pear and Cherry slug.