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Acacia farnesiana

Other Name Sweet Acacia Location Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11465 File Number T11465 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised
Outstanding size

This is the only mature example known in cultivation in Victoria. While originally native to Mexico and Central America the species has a pantropical distribution incorporating Northern Australia and Southern Asia. It is now considered a weed in Fiji. It is very attractive tree, distinguised by round pods and small sharp twin spines. It is widely cultivated for its oil for usein perfume.
Located near the Pump House.

Measurements: 04/1986
Spread (m): 7.1
Girth (m): 1.15
Height (m): 6.9
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 09/06/2004
Spread (m):
Girth (m): 1.3
Height (m): 10
Estimated Age (yrs): 98
Condition: Fair to poor

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 08/05/1986