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Macadamia integrifolia

Other Name

Macadamia Nut

Location

Anzac Hostel, 78 North Road,, BRIGHTON VIC 3186 - Property No T11413

File Number

T11413

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

Located at Anzac Hostel,'Kamesburgh', this attractive specimen is unusual in cultivation in Victoria. Macadamia integrifolia is a rainforest species endemic to Queensland. It is also known as the smooth-shelled macadamia, bush nut, nut oak, Queensland nut, Bauple nut or bopple nut.Macadamia, like banksias, waratahs and grevilleas, are members of the Proteaceae family.

Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 7
Girth (m): 2
Height (m): 9.3.
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Measurements: 27/01/2010
Spread (m):5
Girth (m): Multiple trunks
Height (m): 10
Condition: Tree has severe die back in canopy & appears to be suffering from the drought.

Access: Restricted
Classified: 26/06/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees