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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

140yrs

Trees

2

Diameter

0.2m

Height - 8m

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Details

Common name
Chinese Windmill Palm
Botanical name
Trachycarpus fortunei
Type
Stand
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
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  • Commemorative (Historic)
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Date of measurement
17 Jan 2011
Date of classification
09 Mar 2015

Statement of Significance

This pair of Palms was planted on 2 July 1881 by HRH Prince Albert Victor of Wales and by HRH Prince George of Wales (later King George V). <BR>The latter tree has since died.