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121200

Harpephyllum caffrum

WIld Plum ,  Kaffir Plum

'Como Park', Williams Road,, SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141 - Property No T11076

Rare or localised This a species that is rare in cultivation in Australia. Other outstanding specimens occur in Geelong at Botanic Gardens and at Eastern Park, and next to the Caulfield Town Hall. The Wild Plum is a large, evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall, and is usually found in the riverine forests of southern Africa where it grows from the Eastern Cape northwards through, Swaziland, southern Mozambique,and into Zimbabwe. The tree is located in Como Park, ... more

T11076

Regional
130458

Harpephyllum caffrum

Kaffir Plum

Glen Eira Town Hall, Cnr Glen Eira and Hawthorn Road,, CAULFIELD VIC 3162 - Property No T11476

Rare or localised Outstanding size Located on the north-west corner of the Glen Eira Town Hall, this is a large, vigorous specimen, rare in cultivation. The Kaffir Plum is a native evergreen South African tree that grows up to 15 metres tall, and is usually found in riverine forests. The main stem is clean and straight, but the forest form often has supporting buttress roots. The bark is smooth when young, becoming rough, dark grey-brown as it grows ... more

T11476

Regional
130362

Harpephyllum caffrum

Kaffir Plum

Eastern Park, 1-45 Garden Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11607

Historic garden or park Rare or Localised Outstanding Example of Species. This tree has a well shaped canopy and a stout trunk supporting a large, low spreading crown.This tree is uncommon in cultivation and known plantings occur at Como, Royal Botanic Gardens, Carlton Gardens and Caulfield Town Hall. Located north-east of Director's Residence. Measurements: 02/09/1989 Spread (m): 13.2 Girth (m): 2 Height (m): 9.9 Estimated Age (yrs): 80 ... more

T11607

State
150297

Harpephyllum caffrum

Kaffir Plum

Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne Street, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No T11901

Contribution to the historic garden Rare or localised Outstanding size A species rare in cultivation in Victoria. This spedimen is bar far the largest known in cultivaiton. Other specimens occur in Eastern Park,Geelong and the Geelong Botanic Gardens. The tree appears to be under stress due to soil conditions, possums and age. July 2010: Reported removed due to unstable root system. Measurements: 09/1986 Spread (m): 16.2 Girth (m): 3.42 Height ... more

T11901

Demolished
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