Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
2Diameter
0.3mHeight - 9m
Details
Common name
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Botanical name
Gymnocladus dioica
Type
Stand
Condition
Dead
Municipality
Southern Grampians (VIC)
Location
Hamilton Botanic Gardens Cnr Of French, Kennedy, Martin And Thompson Streets Hamilton VIC 3300
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
18 Mar 2003
Date of classification
12 Feb 1987
Statement of Significance
These trees are the only known examples in cultivation in Victoria. Unfortunately both trees have been overcrowded and have not developed an attractive form. <BR>A feature of the tree is the very large double-pinnate leaves, some up to 75cm long. Male and female trees. An oblong pod (8.3cm) is produced and the seeds have been used as a coffee substitute. Native to eastern USA.Jan 2013. Main tree has been removed. The Gardens are encouraging a number of saplings to grow from the original tree. In Jan 2013 the saplings were approx. 2 mtrs high.