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Acer opalus ssp. obtussatum

Other Name Italian Maple Location Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE File Number T12269 Level State

[1/1] T12269 Acer opalus sspp.

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden


This specimen, rare in cultivation, was planted in the 1970s as part of the arboretum on the Paddock area.
Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913.
The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid to late nineteenth century and others from the post 1913 work of Hugh Linaker and later curators. The efforts of grounds staff over the decades has created a succession plan that extends beyond the lifespan of the 19th century plantings.
It has become one of the top 5 collections of trees in Victoria (John Hawker)

Measurements: 23/01/2012
Height (m): 158
Canopy Spread (m): 12
Girth (m): 1.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 45
Condition: Good