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Platanus x acerifolia

Other Name London Plane Location Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne Street, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No T11898 File Number T11898 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to historic garden or park.
Aesthetic significance.

An outstanding avenue of 36 plane trees which focus on the historic Royal Exhibition Building and fountain. The trees are an important planting in the Gardens, running along either side of a North-South pathway. The planting forms one of the most spectacular avenues in Victoria. The Carlton Gardens were originally set out in the 1860s and the avenue was planted by the Trustees between 1878-1880 when the Exhibition Buildings and main fountain were also constructed.

Measurements: 09/1986
Spread (m): 16
Girth (m): 2.4
Height (m): 30
Estimated Age (yrs): 105
Condition: Good

Measurements: 21/11/2010 (average)
Spread (m): 15
Girth (m): 2.8
Height (m): 30
Estimated Age (yrs): 130
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/09/1986