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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

0

Diameter

0.9m

Height - 9m

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Details

Common name
Golden Rain Tree
Botanical name
Koelreuteria paniculata
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Port Phillip (VIC)
Location
St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Blessington Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
28 Apr 1988
Date of classification
12 May 1988

Statement of Significance

Location or Context: <BR>A tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the landscape.<BR><BR>Outstanding Size:<BR>A tree outstanding for its large height, trunk circumference or canopy spread.<BR><BR>A very large and old example of the species. The tree's form andlarge spreading branches are particularly attractive. The tree is larger than the example of Brighton Technical School (2.4m; 9.1m; 14.5m respectively) which has in recent times had several branches removed and is in poor condition.