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Canary Island palms (4), cotton palm, Monterey cypress

Other Name

former Francis C. McDonald property

Location

1342 Main Road ELTHAM, NILLUMBIK SHIRE

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/2]
Canary Island palm, cotton
[2/2]
Canary Island palm, cotton

Statement of Significance

ELTHAM STUDY STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:

This species of tree are typical and highly fashionable garden plants of the era. The rather informal planting of these trees is unusual and perhaps a sign of planting a collection of trees rather than designing a garden. All the specimens are in good health and contribute significantly to the streetscape.

REVISED STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE (with AHC criteria)

The CANARY ISLAND PALMS (4), Cotton PALM, Monterey cypress (golden) at the former Francis C McDonald property are significant to the Nillumbik Shire:

- for their rarity as a group of mature palms in the Shire context;

- for the rarity of the cotton palm within the Shire;

- for the group's avocation of a popular planting style, particularly after WW1.

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