Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
130yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 20m
Details
Common name
Queensland Lacebark
Botanical name
Brachychiton discolor
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Greater Geelong (VIC)
Location
Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach, Geelong VIC 3220
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Location/Context (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
28 Mar 2004
Date of classification
09 Nov 1989
Statement of Significance
This tree is of state significance as an outstanding example of its species and the largest known example in cultivation in Victoria.
Notes
An outstanding tree and the largest known example in cultivation in Victoria. Other notable specimens occur in the Royal Botanic Gardens(H gate) and corner Domain & Punt Roads, Portarlington PreSchool Centre and VCAH Burnley. This tree has several very large upright branches within the crown. The tree underwent tree surgery in 1984 and flowers will in summer with pink-red bell-shaped flowers. It is possible that the tree was pollarded at some stage..