Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
100yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.6mHeight - 13m
Details
Common name
Cape Chestnut
Botanical name
Calodendrum capense
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Fitzroy Gardens, Clarendon Street East Melbourne VIC 3002
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
12 Apr 1990
Date of classification
21 Sep 2021
Statement of Significance
This tree has an outstanding form and its dense upright canopy is very attractive. It is outstanding in summer when covered in flowers. The petals are long and narrow and vary in colour from almost white to pale pink and dotted with purple spots. Other examples occur nearby and a fine specimen also occurs along Government House Drive. The species is native to South Africa, growing South East of the Cape and can reach 12 - 20 metres.