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Liquidambar styraciflua

Other Name

Liquidamber, Sweet Gum

Location

Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11880

File Number

T11880

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the historic garden
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species

A lawn specimen over 100 years old, this is the largest known example of the species in Victoria.

Measurements: 01/1983
Spread (m): 30
Girth (m): 3
Height (m): 20.4
Estimated age: 100

Measurements: 06/2003
Spread (m): E-W 30; N-S 33
Girth (m): 3.33
Height (m): 25
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 27/01/1983

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees