Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 17m
Details
Common name
Indian Bean Tree
Botanical name
Catalpa bignonioides
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Mount Alexander (VIC)
Location
Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
26 Oct 2003
Date of classification
10 Nov 1984
Statement of Significance
The finest and largest known example in Victoria, this tree is a dominant landscape feature. Catalpa bignonioides (Indian Bean Tree) is a highly ornamental tree, native to eastern United States. It is an large attractive tree with a broad dome-shaped canopy, and large long-stalked heart shaped leaves. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used in herbal medicines and teas. It has sweetly scented white bell flowers in summer borne in clusters and in Autumn turns yellow<BR>Located beside path, south of lake<BR>1990: Several branches lost due to storm damage.