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Ulmus minor 'Variegata'

Other Name

Variegated Elm

Location

Australian Catholic University, 1200 Mair Street,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11324

File Number

T11324

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size

This Variegated Elm is a large, upright form of the species dominating the landscape.
Mr Retallack purchased 3 acres in 1881 and built the large house named Carnbrae Two after a castle in Cornwall. It was bought by Misses Mitchell in 1908 who then sold it to Messrs Manifold Cuthbert & Bailey for the establishment of Queens College.The site is now theBallarat Campus of theAustralian Catholic University.

Measurements: 06/1983
Spread (m): 17.4
Girth (m): 2.9
Height (m): 22.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Measurements: 08/03/2004
Spread (m): E-W 18; N-S 13
Girth (m): 3.8
Height (m): 24
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 08/4/2011
Spread (m): E-W 22; N-S 17.3
Girth (m): 3.4
Height (m): 25.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 128
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 29/07/1983

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees