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Level of Significance

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Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 10m

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Details

Common name
Queensland Lacebark Tree, Pink Kurrajong
Botanical name
Brachychiton discolor
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Greater Geelong (VIC)
Location
Newcombe Street, Portarlington VIC 3223
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Other scientific (Scientific)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
24 May 2007
Date of classification
27 Aug 2007

Statement of Significance

This tree is an excellent example of this rainforest species which is less common in cultivation in Victoria than the more familiar Brachychiton populenus. It is particularly old and makes a significant contribution to the streetscape as there are no other large trees in this area. It is the last of the remaining trees of the former Market Square Reserve, which became the Portarlington Gardens after 1908.<BR>The tree is located outside the Kindergarten Gate.