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Celtis occidentalis

Other Name Nettle Tree Location St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Blessington Street,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No T11158 File Number T11158 Level State

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Statement of Significance

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

Outstanding Example of Species:
A tree that is an outstanding example of its species.

A veryattractive low-spreading tree which frames the entrance to the Gardens. The tree is thebest known example of this species and has particularly outstanding shape. Other known examples occur in the Royal Botanical Gardens and Victoria Gardens, Prahran.

This tree is located near the corner of Blessington & Tennyson Streets.

Measurements: 28/04/1988
Spread (m): 14.5
Girth (m): 1.37
Height (m): 8.3
Estimated Age (yrs): 50
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/05/1988