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ERYTHRINA CRISTA-GALLI

Other Name

Cock’s Comb Coral Tree

Location

9 RUBENS GROVE CANTERBURY, BOROONDARA CITY

File Number

T12543

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?

An individual Erythrina crista-galli (Cock's Comb Coral Tree) located in the rear garden of 9 Rubens Grove, Canterbury, adjacent to the northern boundary.

How is it significant?

The tree is significant for scientific reasons at the Regional level.

Why is it significant?

This Cockscomb Coral Tree is of scientific significance for being a better than average example of this species, and for its significant size. It is slightly lower in height than an example of state significance found at the Royal Botanic Gardens (listed as 7.1m height).

Measurements: 04/06/2024

Number of Trees: 1

Spread (m): NS 6, EW 5

Girth (m): 1.31

Height (m): 6.7

Estimated age (yrs): 80

Condition: Good

Access: Restricted

Classified: 09/12/2024

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees