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Catalpa bignonioides

Other Name Indian Bean Tree Location Ruskin Street,, ORBOST VIC 3888 - Property No T11008 File Number T11008 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Historical value

This tree was planted at the same time as the original Shire Offices were built, around 1902. Catalpa bignonioides is a native of the southern states of the USA and, although often grown as an ornamental tree, it is an unusual choice of species for Orbost

Measurements: 30/03/1982
Spread (m):10
Girth (m): 2
Height (m): 14.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/05/1982