Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
140yrsTrees
50Diameter
0.9mHeight - 30m
Details
Common name
London Plane
Botanical name
Platanus x acerifolia
Type
Avenue
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Victoria Street Carlton VIC 3053
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
21 Nov 2010
Date of classification
15 Jul 2014
Statement of Significance
An outstanding avenue of 36 plane trees which lead to the historic Royal Exhibition Building and frame the prominent fountain.
The trees are an important planting in the Gardens, running along either side of a North-South pathway. The planting forms one of the most spectacular avenues in Victoria.
History
The Carlton Gardens were originally set out in the 1860s and the avenue was planted by the Trustees between 1878-1880 when the Exhibition Buildings and main fountain were also constructed.
Location
The avenue runs along either side of a North-South pathway, between Victoria Street and the southern side of the Royal Exhibition Building.