Afrocarpus falcutus

ThisAfrocarpusfalcatus(Yellow-wood)is located inthe grounds of Mandeville Hall, one of the best examples of the fine town houses built in fashionable Toorak during the late 1870s and early 1880s for Victoria's wealthy pastoralists, business and professional men and their families. The house's grandeur is enhanced by the remaining parts of the once-extensive gardens, of which this Yellow wood forms a part. The tree islocated to the north of the front face of the residence.

How is it significant?

ThisAfrocarpusfalcatus(Yellow-wood) is significant for scientific, social and historic reasons at State level.

Why is it significant?

ThisAfrocarpusfalcatus(Yellow-wood) makes a significant contribution to the surrounding landscape as part of the historic garden of Mandeville Hall. It is outstanding for its height at 20m, spread of 15-16m and circumference of 2.61m. It is an outstanding example of the species with excellent form.It is also rareas a male example of the species which is unusual.There areanotherexamplesof this species on the register at Rosalind Park in Bendigo (T11386), Drusilla in Mount Macedon (T11656) and in High Street Gardens in Malvern. (T11835).

Condition:Good

Tree Type:Individual

Circumference:2.61mm

Height:20m

Canopy spread:N-S: 15m; E-W: 16m

Height method:Instrument

Circumference method: Tape Measure

Date of measurement:03/2018

Ageof tree: approximately100years

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

1.3.2 Land routes