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Bursaria spinosa

Other Name Sweet Bursaria Location Indigenous Grassland Bed, Observatory Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11847 File Number T11847 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Remnant native vegetation
Outstanding size


Originally a small stand of trees near the Astronomer's residence, consisting of five mature trees, one smaller shrub and one solitary specimen near the Caretaker's Cottage.
Only one of the original trees remain. All others have failed or been removed.
This tree is part of the original vegetation of the area, which included nearby Eucalyptus mellidora, E. camaldulensis, and E. viminalis.
The smaller trees are all sourced from the original trees growing at the site

Measurements: 06/2003
Spread (m): 8
Girth (m): 1
Height (m): 8
Estimated Age (yrs): 171
Condition: Good