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Prunus 'Elvins'

Other Name

Ornamental Cherry Plum

Location

Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11873

File Number

T11873

Level

State

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T11873 Prunus 'Elvins'
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T11873 Prunus 'Elvins'

Statement of Significance

Horticultural value

One of several cuttings given to the Royal Botanic Gardens by Miss Myrtle Elvins from a chance hybrid which first appeared as a seedling in the Elvins' garden in Linda Crescent, Hawthorn, in 1926. The tree is believed to be a cross between Prunus cerasifera, Cherry Plum, and Prunus salicina, Japanese Plum. It is most attractive in Spring as it flowers prolifically.
The hybrid was brought into the nursery trade by Mr R. Sparks of Sparks and McAlpine's Nursery, Box Hill, in the 1950s. It is now widespread through Melbourne.

Measurements: 06/2003
Spread (m): 4
Girth (m): 5
Height (m): 2.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 77
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/05/1982.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees