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Brachychiton rupestris

Other Name

Queensland Bottle Tree

Location

"Alcheringa", Goulburn Valley Highway,, SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 - Property No T11119

File Number

T11119

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Rare or Localised:
A tree of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution.

Planted in 1936, the tree is a fine specimen unusual in cultivation in Victoria. The tree is well-shaped and has developed its typical swollen trunk. It occurs amongst Brachychiton populneus, Grevillea robusta and Eucalyptus ficifolia. The planting has an interesting although somewhat tragic background. The son of the previous owners, Mr & Mrs Bankin, perished on a motorcycle trip to Central Australia in 1936 and the seed was collected from his belongings.

The tree is located at "Alcheringa", Congupna,8km N-E of Shepparton on the Goulburn Valley Highway.

Measurements: circa 1988
Spread (m): -
Girth (m): -
Height (m): -
Estimated Age (yrs): 52
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 14/07/1988

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees