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Elaeodendron croceum

Other Name Cassine Crocea Location Camperdown Botanic Gardens, Cnr Park Road and Park Lane,, CAMPERDOWN VIC 3260 - Property No T11451 File Number T11451 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised

This tree is a fine example of the species which is listed on the IUCN Worlds Rare and Threatened Species List. It is unusual in cultivation in Victoria, occuring in provincial botanic gardens and early Victorian gardens. This evergreen tree is medium to tall with a neat, upright shape. The bark is grayish, leaves are coarse and black. and flowers are tiny.
In its natural habitat, Elaeodendron croceum occurs on the margins of coastal and other moist inland forests of Mozambique and Cape Province, South Africa

Measurements: 03/1987
Spread (m): 7
Girth (m): 2.6
Height (m): 9.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Measurements: 26/01/2004
Spread (m): E-W 6; N-S10
Girth (m): 8 small trunks
Height (m): 13
Estimated Age (yrs): 84
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 09/04/1987