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Cordyline australis

Other Name

Cabbage Tree

Location

Portland Botanic Gardens, Glenelg Street,, PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No T11069

File Number

T11069

Level

State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species

A native of New Zealand,the Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis) was very popular in the late 1880s and can be found in many historic gardens. This specimen is the largest known in cultivation in Victoria.

March 2015: Andrew Blackman observed the tree to be in much better condition than a previous visit 10 years ago during drought.

Measurements: 05/1985
Spread (m): 10.4
Girth (m): 3.4
Height (m): 11.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Excellent

Measurements: 25/01/2004
Spread(m): 10.4
Girth (m):4.7
Height (m): 10
Estimated Age (yrs): 139
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees