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Ceratonia siliqua

Other Name

Carob or St John's Bread

Location

Ballam Park Homestead, Cranbourne Road, FRANKSTON VIC 3199 - Property No T11578

File Number

T11578

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Trees which occur in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the historic garden or park;
Particularly Old
Fine example of the species

Both trees area outstanding examples of the Carob and are of considerable size. The specimen located at the back of the homestead is in good condition. The specimen in the garden next to the homestead has several basal cavities and branch decay due to poor pruning in the past. Both trees require surgery to ensure their long-term survival.
Ballam Park was built in 1855 by Frederick Evelyn Liardet.

Measurements: 09/1984
Spread (m): 10
Girth (m): 4.7
Height (m): 6.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 130
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 07/12/2004
Spread (m): N-S 10; E-W 12
Girth (m):
Height (m): 6.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 140
Condition: Fair

Access: Restricted
Classified: 13/09/1984

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree