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Acacia karoo

Other Name

Karoo Thorn

Location

Bendigo Botanic Gardens, 71 Napoleon Crescent,, WHITE HILLS VIC 3550 - Property No T11374

File Number

T11374

Level

State

[1/8]
T11374 Acacia karroo
[2/8]
T11374 Acacia karoo
[3/8]
T11374 Acacia karoo
[4/8]
T11374 Acacia karoo
[5/8]
T11374 Acacia karoo
[6/8]
T11374 Acacia karoo
[7/8]
T11374 Acacia karoo
[8/8]
T11374 Tree removed 2012

Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised
Outstanding example of species

This is an outstanding example of this South African acacia; one of the most widespread species in Africa. In its native state the tree may grow to a height of 15metres. This is the best example of only three known specimens in cultivation in Victoria. Other examples in the Royal Botanic Gardens and Lake Waroona, Bendigo.
2004 Species placed on noxious weed list
2012 Tree removed

Measurements: 03/1984
Spread (m): 11.5
Girth (m): 1.35
Height (m): 4.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/12/1984

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees