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Level of Significance

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Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 32m

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Details

Common name
Black Walnut
Botanical name
Juglans nigra
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Greater Geelong (VIC)
Location
Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach Geelong VIC 3220
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
28 Mar 2004
Date of classification
14 Sep 1989

Statement of Significance

Located near nursery, an outstanding specimen and the largest known example of the species in cultivation in Victoria. The tree has formed a very large trunk and canopy. A native of southern USA, the tree is grown for its prized wood for furniture and edible nuts. It is often used as rootstock for Juglans regia which produces better nuts. The tree has a well-structured branch canopy and has started to branch close to the ground.