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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

120yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 23m

Details

Common name
Blush Tulip Oak
Botanical name
Argyrodendron actinophyllum
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
01 Jun 2003
Date of classification
17 Mar 2021

Statement of Significance

A large and striking example of a species uncommonly planted in parks and gardens around Victoria. A focal point upon entering the gates, the species is of Queensland/NSW rainforest origins.

Photo credit: Mathew Lynn