Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
0Diameter
1mHeight - 16m
Details
Common name
Kaffir Plum
Botanical name
Harpephyllum caffrum
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne Street Carlton VIC 3053
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
01 Sep 1986
Date of classification
11 Sep 1986
Statement of Significance
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. <BR>July 2010: Reported removed due to unstable root system.