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187481

Ceiba speciosa

Silk Floss Tree

Melbourne Zoological Gardens, Elliott Street,, PARKVILLE VIC 3052 - Property No T12185

Horticultural value Rare or localised Aesthetic significance Curious growth form This Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa) is located in the snow leopard enclosure at the Melbourne Zoological Gardens which were established in 1862 are one of State's most treasured gardens. The gardens are not only home to thousands of animals but also approximately 70,000 plant specimens. Silk Floss Trees are rarely grown in Melbourneand could be an important source of ... more

T12185

Regional
235343

CEIBA SPECIOSA

Floss Silk Tree

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE, BIRDWOOD AVENUE MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE CITY

An individual Ceiba speciosa (Floss Silk Tree) located in the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens, to the west of the volcano and south of the arid garden. 
The tree is significant for scientific, aesthetic and social reasons at the Regional level. 
This Floss Silk Tree is of scientific significance for its rarity on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)’s Significant ... more

T12541

Regional
235346

CEIBA SPECIOSA

Floss Silk Tree

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE, BIRDWOOD AVENUE MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE CITY

An individual Ceiba speciosa (Floss Silk Tree) located in the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens at the cafe by the lake.  
The tree is significant for scientific, aesthetic and social reasons at the Regional level.  
 
This Silk Floss tree is of aesthetic and social significance as a better than average example of the species and for its ... more

T12542

Regional
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