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Ulmus glabra 'Exoniensis'

Other Name Exeter Elm Location cnr Learmonth Street and Warrenheip Street,, BUNINYONG VIC 3357 - Property No T11441 File Number T11441 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Rare or localised

This elm cultivar is unusual in cultivation in Victoria. The Exeter Elm was discovered near Exeter, England, in 1826, and propagated by the Ford nursery in that city. The only other specimens known are in Footscray Park and Ballarat Botanic Gardens. These 6 trees are planted as part of an avenue along Learmonth Street which also includes Quercus robur, Populus alba, Ulmus x hollandica and Acer campestre.
Located south of Crown Hotel.

Measurements: 16/01/1991
Spread (m): 8.6
Girth (m): 1.14
Height (m): 9
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Fair