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CALODENDRUM CAPENSE

Other Name

Cape Chestnut

Location

320 K ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH, WYNDHAM CITY

File Number

T12506

Level

State

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?

A single Cape Chestnut which is located close to the entrance gates of Werribee Park.

How is it significant?

This tree is significant for scientific, landscape and historic reasons at the State level.

Why is it significant?

This Cape Chestnut is scientifically significant for its outstanding size and for being an outstanding example of the species. It is a beautiful specimen which has almost reached its maximum potential size which is uncommon. It is significant for its contribution to the landscape and is historically significant for being a 1930's Catholic seminary planting in the historic Werribee Park.

Measurements: 08/12/2022

Spread (m): NS 20.9, EW 18

Girth (m): 2.5

Height (m): 15.7

Estimated age (yrs): 90

Condition: Good

Access: Restricted

Classified: 28/08/2023

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees