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Rhus aff. viminalis

Other Name African Sumac Location Riversdale Park, Riversdale Road,, CAMBERWELL VIC 3124 - Property No T11446 File Number T11446 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Rare or localised

This tree is an example of a species rare in cultivation in Victoria, with the only other known specimen at Portland Botanic Gardens. It is a very popular native in South Africa and is wind and drought tolerant. It has an evergreen, graceful habit & neat crown with smooth pale bark which becomes flakey with age.
Located on the eastern edge of the park next to play equipment.


Measurements: 12/10/1990
Spread (m): 16.5
Girth (m): multistemmed
Height (m): 8.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 90
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 23/11/2000
Spread (m): E-W 13.45; N-S 20.10
Girth (m): 7.65 (multi)
Height (m): 8.1
Estimated age (yrs): 104
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 25/10/1990