Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
190yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.3mHeight - 8m
Details
Common name
Sweet Bursaria
Botanical name
Bursaria spinosa
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Indigenous Grassland Bed, Observatory Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
29 Oct 2010
Date of classification
23 Mar 2015
Statement of Significance
Originally a small stand of trees near the Astronomer's residence, consisting of five mature trees, one smaller shrub and one solitary specimen near the Caretaker's Cottage. Only one of the original trees remain. All others have failed or been removed. This tree is part of the original vegetation of the area, which included nearby Eucalyptus mellidora, E. camaldulensis, and E. viminalis. The smaller trees are all sourced from the original trees growing at the site