Acer opalus subsp. obtusatum
Buninyong Botanic Gardens, Cnr Scott and Inglis Streets,, BUNINYONG VIC 3357 - Property No T11435
Statement of Significance
Horticultural value
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised
This is an attractive tree displaying a compact canopy, light green colour, with leaves turning yellow in Autumn. Other known examples occur at Camperdown, Castlemaine and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The leaves are large and the lobes round with the whole under-surface covered in a close down. Acer opalus (Italian Maple) is native to the hills and mountains of southern and western Europe. This species is rare in cultivation and is no longer available in the nursery trade.
Located near 'The Gong' in the upper garden
Measurements: 11/1985
Spread (m): 10
Girth (m): 0.85
Height (m): 12
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Good
Measurements: 06/03/2004
Spread (m): E-W 12; N-S 14
Girth (m): 1.8
Height (m): 12
Estimated age: 80
Condition: Good
Measurements: 08/2011
Spread (m):12.7
Girth (m): 1.6
Height (m): 11.8
Estimated age: 87
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/12/1985
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BALLANTRAE
Victorian Heritage Register H0551 -
BUNINYONG TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSE
Victorian Heritage Register H0758
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FORMER LIBRARY
Victorian Heritage Register H0488
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