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Acer opalus subsp. obtusatum

Other Name

Italian maple

Location

Buninyong Botanic Gardens, Cnr Scott and Inglis Streets,, BUNINYONG VIC 3357 - Property No T11435

File Number

T11435

Level

State

Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised

This is an attractive tree displaying a compact canopy, light green colour, with leaves turning yellow in Autumn. Other known examples occur at Camperdown, Castlemaine and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The leaves are large and the lobes round with the whole under-surface covered in a close down. Acer opalus (Italian Maple) is native to the hills and mountains of southern and western Europe. This species is rare in cultivation and is no longer available in the nursery trade.
Located near 'The Gong' in the upper garden

Measurements: 11/1985
Spread (m): 10
Girth (m): 0.85
Height (m): 12
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Good

Measurements: 06/03/2004
Spread (m): E-W 12; N-S 14
Girth (m): 1.8
Height (m): 12
Estimated age: 80
Condition: Good

Measurements: 08/2011
Spread (m):12.7
Girth (m): 1.6
Height (m): 11.8
Estimated age: 87
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/12/1985

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree