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Ulmus parvifolia

Other Name Chinese Elm Location Domain Parklands, Domain Road,, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T12072 File Number T12072 Level Regional

[1/2] T12072 Ulmus parvifolia [2/2] T12072 Ulmus parvifolia

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Particularly old
Outstanding size
Aesthetic significance
Commemorating important historical event

This is a good example of this species for the age of the tree. It has a canopy arching to the ground and is quite distinct from other elms, being small leaved and evergreen. Ulmus parvifolia flowers in Autumn instead of Spring and has an attractive red-brown scaly bark on the trunk and branches
This tree is located adjacent to the footpath in the Domain Parklands opposite the chapel of Melbourne Grammar School. The Domain Parklands, set aside during the 1840s, was utilised as the site for Victoria's Government House in the 1870s. It was planted and landscaped in parallel with the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and Government House and was complemented by the addition of land from the Government House reserve. It was utilised for the site of the Shrine and its complementary formal landscaping (both during the 1930s) and has been maintained in continuous use as a public parkland since its initial reservation.
The tree was possibly planted by Baron Von Meuller.

Measurements: 06/2004
Spread(m): E-W 18; N-S 19.4
Girth (m) : 0.85
Height (m): 13
Estimated Age (yrs): 100-120

Measurements: 07/10/2010
Spread (m): E-W 20; N-S 18
Girth (m): 1
Height (m): 14
Estimated Age (yrs): 106-126
Condition: Good