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Combretum caffrum

Other Name Cape Bushwillow Location 'Princess Gardens', Malvern Road,, PRAHRAN VIC 3181 - Property No T11080 File Number T11080 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Rare or localised
Outstanding size

This is a very large and attractive specimen of Cape Bushwillow growing as a lawn specimen in the Princess Gardens. The tree's low spreading, weeping canopy is particularly attractive. The species, a native of South Africa, is uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in The Royal Botanic Gardens (x8), Victoria Gardens Prahran, Caulfield Park (x3), Greenmeadows Garden Caulfield, and Birregunda at Cape Schanck. This tree is the largest and best formed specimen known.

Measurements: 05/09/1988
Spread (m): 13.2
Girth (m): 1.8
Height (m): 7.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Good

Measurements: 15/03/2011
Spread (m): 15
Girth (m): 2
Height (m): 10
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 08/09/1988