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Other NamesWIld Plum , Kaffir Plum Location'Como Park', Williams Road,, SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141 - Property No T11076
File NumberT11076LevelRegional |
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Rare or localised Measurements: J12/07/2010
This a species that is rare in cultivation in Australia. Other outstanding specimens occur in Geelong at Botanic Gardens and at Eastern Park, and next to the Caulfield Town Hall. The Wild Plum is a large, evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall, and is usually found in the riverine forests of southern Africa where it grows from the Eastern Cape northwards through, Swaziland, southern Mozambique,and into Zimbabwe.
The tree is located in Como Park, 120m west of Williams Road and Bruce Street intersection.
Measurements: 1983
Spread (m): 10
Girth (m): 1.55 at 0.5m
Height (m): 8.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Good
Spread (m): E-W 14; N-S 14
Height (m): 14
Girth: Tree has two distinct trunks
Condition: Good except for a broken branch
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 28/04/1983
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Tree