Magnolia grandiflora

Other Name

Southern Magnolia

Location

Main Street, WALHALLA VIC 3825 - Property No T11975

File Number

T11975

Level

State

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape in historic location
Outstanding size
Aesthetic significance
Outstanding example of species

A very fine specimen located in a private garden adjacent to the main road. It is the only known example in Walhalla. Magnolia grandiflora is native to the south-eastern United States. In the wild, it is found on the edges of bodies of water and swamps. In more sheltered habitats, it grows as a large tree, but can be a low shrub when found on coastal dunes.

Measurements: 05/1985
Spread (m): 14.2
Girth (m): 1.9 (2 branches)
Height (m): 12.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 09/05/1985

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree