Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
120yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 30m
Details
Common name
Golden Poplar
Botanical name
Populus x canadensis 'Aurea'
Other name
"Melba's Poplar"
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Commemorative (Historic)
- Event (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
Date of measurement
15 Dec 1982
Date of classification
09 Mar 2015
Statement of Significance
A particularly fine specimen tree on the Central Lawn, this Golden Poplar was planted by Dame Nellie Melba on 11th April, 1903 just prior to her returning to England.<BR>The tree is in good condition and has a small commemorative plaque on its trunk