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Castanopsis cuspidata

Other Name Chinquapin Location "Glen Harrow", Cole Avenue,, BELGRAVE VIC 3160 - Property No T11122 File Number T11122 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Horticultural Value:
A tree which is of horticultural or genetic value and could be an important source of propagating stock, including specimens that are particularly resistant to disease or exposure.

Location or Context:
A tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the landscape

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

Curious Growth Form:
A tree which exhibits a curious growth form or physical feature such as abnormal outgrowths, natural fusion of branches, severe lightning damage or unusually pruned forms.

One of a pair of remnant plantings by JC Cole in the 1870 - 1880s. A rare species, these two trees are the only examples of the species in cultivation in Victoria. This particular specimen has developed an unusual growth form with very tortuous branches - one measuring 17.6 m.

This tree is located S-W of the house, east of Clematis Creek.

Measurements: 22/10/1990
Spread (m): 14
Girth (m): multi-stemmed
Height (m): 10.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 90
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 25/10/1990