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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

94yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.6m

Height - 8m

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Details

Common name
Blue Hesper Palm
Botanical name
Brahea armata
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Maribyrnong (VIC)
Location
Footscray Park, Ballarat Road Footscray VIC 3011
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Rare (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
31 Jan 1991
Date of classification
23 Oct 2017

Statement of Significance

This species, a native of California, is uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. This fine specimen is a central feature of the axial path surrounded by a large circular bed. Inflorescence arches out from the tree canopy in a spectacular fashion. The tree forms a major contribution to the landscape of the park, notable for its axial pathways which make skilful use of the sloping site. There are only two examples known in Victoria, the other in the Royal Botanic Gardens.