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Populus deltoides

Other Name

Eastern Cottonwood

Location

Ballarat Botanical Gardens Gillies Street North, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T12435

File Number

T12435

Level

State

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

This Eastern Cottonwood was planted in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in the early 1900s and is located on the north side of the fernery. It is one of the largest trees in the Gardens. The species is native to North America and is named for the cotton-like seed hairs it releases in huge volumes in the summer, giving its surrounds a snowy appearance.

How is it significant?

This Eastern Cottonwood is significant for scientific, social and historic reasons at the State level.

Why is it significant?

This Eastern Cottonwood is one of the finest examples of the species in Victoria, with an exceptionally large trunk and canopy spread. At 34.6m, its canopy may surpass that of the largest Cottonwood in the world, located at Frimley Park in New Zealand.

This tree is socially and historically significant for its contribution to landscape, and as a landmark tree in the context of Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Condition: Good

Tree Type: Individual

Circumference: 6.17m

Height: 38.2m

Canopy spread: 34.6m

Height method: Instrument

Circumference method: Tape Measure

Date of measurement: 18/08/2012

Age of tree: approximately 120 years

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees