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Zelkova serrata

Other Name

Japanese Zelkova

Location

Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11915

File Number

T11915

Level

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the historic garden
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species.

A native of West and East Asia, the species is an important timber tree in Japan and a favourite bonsai subject. This impressive specimen has two main trunks and a spreading canopy.
Located opposite the SOuth African Bed, near Guilfoyle Oak

Measurements: 10/11/1997
Spread (m): 27.4
Girth (m): 1.95(W); 2.26(E)
Height (m): 18.5
Estimated age (yrs): 90

Measurements: 15/12/2010
Spread (m): E-W 23; N-S 21
Height(m): 18
Girth (m): 4.5
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified 11/12/1997.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees