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Acer monspessulanum

Other Name

Montpelier Maple

Location

Eastern Park, 1-45 Garden Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11610

File Number

T11610

Level

Demolished/Removed

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T11610 Acer monspessulanum.
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T11610 Acer monspessulanum

Statement of Significance

Historic garden or park
Rare or localised
Outstanding example of species

A very attractive tree growing in a park largely composed of conifers. One of four trees in Eastern Park, they have developed spreading crowns and good branch and trunk structure. These trees are the only mature plantings known in Victoria. They produce good autumn colour and are particularly noticeable against the dark background of the conifers.The other trees occur South-East of the nursery entrance.

Measurements: 02/09/1989
Spread (m): 13.6
Girth (m): 1.56
Height (m): 10
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Good

Classified: 14/09/1989
Reported dead & removed: 16/02/2011

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees