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Cussonia spicata

Other Name Cabbage Tree Location Caulfield Park, Hawthorn Road,, CAULFIELD NORTH VIC 3161 - Property No T11480 File Number T11480 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic park
Rare or localised
Aesthetic value

Located at the corner of Hawthorn Road and Inkerman Street, this is a fine example of the small native African tree and provides a focal point. Since the demise of the specimen at Melbourne University, this tree is possibly the best example known in cultivation in Victoria.

Measurements: 12/02/1991
Spread (m): 9.2
Girth (m): 2.3
Height (m): 6.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/02/1991