Elaeodendron croceum

Other Names

Cassine crocea ,  African Holly

Location

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T11240

File Number

T11240

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

What is significant?


Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised

A native to South Africa, this species is rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Geelong (1), Camperdown (1) Royal Botanic Gardens(8) This species has been included on the Rare & Endangered List.
It is located near the main house on the left hand side. 

Measurements: c1985
Spread (m): 14 
Girth (m): 4.6 
Height (m): 13.5 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements: 14/11/2011
Spread (m): N-S 18.2, E-W 20.2, 
Girth (m):2 (Multi trunked at ground level. Has eight main trunks. Measured is largest trunk at 0.5m above ground)
Height (m): 19.1
Condition: Excellent

Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 20.4, E-W 18.7, 
Girth (m): 5.1 measured at ground level, multi-trunked
Height (m): 17.1
Condition: Excellent

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985
How is it significant?


Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised

A native to South Africa, this species is rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Geelong (1), Camperdown (1) Royal Botanic Gardens(8) This species has been included on the Rare & Endangered List.
It is located near the main house on the left hand side. 

Measurements: c1985
Spread (m): 14 
Girth (m): 4.6 
Height (m): 13.5 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements: 14/11/2011
Spread (m): N-S 18.2, E-W 20.2, 
Girth (m):2 (Multi trunked at ground level. Has eight main trunks. Measured is largest trunk at 0.5m above ground)
Height (m): 19.1
Condition: Excellent

Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 20.4, E-W 18.7, 
Girth (m): 5.1 measured at ground level, multi-trunked
Height (m): 17.1
Condition: Excellent

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985
Why is it significant?


Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised

A native to South Africa, this species is rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Geelong (1), Camperdown (1) Royal Botanic Gardens(8) This species has been included on the Rare & Endangered List.
It is located near the main house on the left hand side. 

Measurements: c1985
Spread (m): 14 
Girth (m): 4.6 
Height (m): 13.5 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements: 14/11/2011
Spread (m): N-S 18.2, E-W 20.2, 
Girth (m):2 (Multi trunked at ground level. Has eight main trunks. Measured is largest trunk at 0.5m above ground)
Height (m): 19.1
Condition: Excellent

Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 20.4, E-W 18.7, 
Girth (m): 5.1 measured at ground level, multi-trunked
Height (m): 17.1
Condition: Excellent

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree