Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
120yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.4mHeight - 4m
Details
Common name
Karoo Thorn
Botanical name
Acacia karoo
Type
Specimen
Condition
Removed
Municipality
Greater Bendigo (VIC)
Location
Bendigo Botanic Gardens, 71 Napoleon Crescent, White Hills VIC 3550
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
01 Mar 1984
Date of classification
25 May 2015
Statement of Significance
This is an outstanding example of this South African acacia; one of the most widespread species in Africa. In its native state the tree may grow to a height of 15metres. This is the best example of only three known specimens in cultivation in Victoria. Other examples in the Royal Botanic Gardens and Lake Waroona, Bendigo. <BR>2004 Species placed on noxious weed list <