Yallambie Parklands

Yallambie Parklands, comprising 18 hectares and containing a number of significant exotic trees associated with the Plenty Station of John and Robert Bakewell, is significant.

How is it significant?

Yallambie Parklands is of local significance for its historic, aesthetic and scientific values to the City of Banyule. A number of its trees are individually significant at a local and State level.

Why is it significant?

Yallambie Parklands is of local significance as part of a large remnant garden and orchard associated with a very early (1840) and prominent property in the area. A number of fine ornamental trees dating from the this time remain, including specimens of English Oak, Bunya Bunya Pine, Hoop Pine, Maritme Pine and Canary Island Pine. These remnant trees exist not only within the Parklands site but also in adjoining properties created during subdivision, thus illustrating the original setting of the house.

The remnant orchard trees and windbreak trees such as pears, apples, cherries (or plums), pines, cypress, and hawthorns, together with adam and old fence line on the river flat, are powerful reminders of the large scale agricultural use of the flood plain during the nineteenth century. The retention of theoriginal Yallambiehomestead at 14 Tarcoola Drive adds to the site's significance.The surrounding region known as Yallambie, is named after the estate. (Critera A, E)

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Park or Garden Precinct