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150703

Calodendrum capense

Cape Chestnut

Fitzroy Gardens, Clarendon Street, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 - Property No T11886

Contribution to the historic garden or park. Aesthetic significance Outstanding example of species. This tree has an outstanding form and its dense upright canopy is very attractive. It is outstanding in summer when covered in flowers. The petals are long and narrow and vary in colour from almost white to pale pink and dotted with purple spots. Other examples occur nearby and a fine specimen also occurs along Government House Drive. The species is native to South ... more

T11886

State
183858

Calodendrum capense

'Alba' White Cape Chestnut

Cnr Victoria and Rathdowne Streets, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No T11893

Contribution to landscape Rare and localised An unusual white-flowering form of this attractive species, the tree is overcrowded by nearby trees. The tree was removed in 1997 after its severe decline in 1996. Measurements: 03/1994 Spread (m): 11 Girth (m): 2 Height (m): 9.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 60 Condition: Removed Classified: 10/03/1994

T11893

Demolished
233236

CALODENDRUM CAPENSE

Cape Chestnut

320 K ROAD WERRIBEE SOUTH, WYNDHAM CITY

A single Cape Chestnut which is located close to the entrance gates of Werribee Park. 
This tree is significant for scientific, landscape and historic reasons at the State level. 
 
This Cape Chestnut is scientifically significant for its outstanding size and for being an outstanding example of the species. It is a beautiful specimen which has almost reached its ... more

T12506

State
234404

CALODENDRUM CAPENSE

Cape Chestnut

QUEEN'S COLLEGE 1-17 COLLEGE CRESCENT PARKVILLE, MELBOURNE CITY

An individual Cape Chestnut located in the grounds of Queen’s College. 
This tree is significant for scientific, social and aesthetic reasons at the State level. 
This Cape Chestnut is scientifically significant for its outstanding size for the species. The canopy spread is comparable with the two largest Cape Chestnuts classified on the Register and is taller than all the other ... more

T12523

State
146100

Calodendrum capense

Cape Chestnut

51-59 Russell Street,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T11248

Outstanding size Aesthetic value A very attractive low-spreading specimen growing in the north-west corner of this private property. When in flower the tree is outstanding and its well-shaped canopy touches the ground. it is thought to have been planted by Dave Matthews, Curator of Footscray Gardens in the late 1930s. Calodendrum capense is native to the east side of the African continent from the highlands of Kenya southwards through Tanzania and South ... more

T11248

State
145106

Calodendrum capense

Cape Chestnut

Sacre Coeur 172 Burke Road, GLEN IRIS VIC 3146 - Property No T11828

Tree Removed June 2016 (date entered: 21/06/2016) Contribution to landscape Aesthetic significance Located in a prominent postion along the south-western drive of this private school, the tree makes an important contribution to the landscape . The tree has adense even crown with attractive foliage, characterstic of this species Measurements: 02/03/1993 Spread (m): 14.2 Girth (m): 2.0 Height (m): 11.0 Estimated Age (yrs): 60 Condition: ... more

T11828

Demolished
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