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Brachychiton populneus

Other Name

Kurrajong

Location

22 Staughton Street,, MEREDITH VIC 3333 - Property No T11339

File Number

T11339

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Historical value

Located at rear of property, this is a fine example of the species contributing to the landscape of this historic mudbrick 'Steiglitz Cottage'. It was planted circa 1875 by William Thomas Champ for his friend Edmund Kenneally Steiglitz, owner of the cottage. W.T.Champ (1808-1892) was distinguished as Commandant of the Port Arthur penal settlementand later Inspector-General of penal establishments in Victoria, where he was largely responsible for the building of Pentridge gaol.
Brachychiton populneus, commonly called Kurrajong, is a native to eastern Australia and is naturally distributed from north-eastern Victoria to Townsville and from the coast through to the semi-arid inland

Measurements: 01/06/1992
Spread (m): 10.5
Girth (m): 2.05
Height (m): 10.4
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good

Measurements: 05/2011
Spread (m):12
Girth (m): 2.5
Height (m): 11
Estimated Age (yrs): 129
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 11/06/1992

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees