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Washingtonia robusta

Other Name Mexican Washington Palm Location Memorial Gardens, High Street, YACKANDANDAH VIC 3749 - Property No T11252 File Number T11252 Level Regional

[1/1] T11252 Washingtonia robusta

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

An attractive stand of palms whose height, location and uniformity makes a major contribution to this small garden in the centre of Yackandandah.
The site was previously occupied by the Commercial Hotel which burnt down in the 1920s. The garden contains a rotunda in a central location and is surrounded by a fine iron fence on two sides.

Measurements 1987:
Spread (m): 3.5
Girth (m): 1.5
Height (m): 17
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/06/1987