Elaeodendron croceum
Camperdown Botanic Gardens, Cnr Park Road and Park Lane,, CAMPERDOWN VIC 3260 - Property No T11451
Statement of Significance
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised
This tree is a fine example of the species which is listed on the IUCN Worlds Rare and Threatened Species List. It is unusual in cultivation in Victoria, occuring in provincial botanic gardens and early Victorian gardens. This evergreen tree is medium to tall with a neat, upright shape. The bark is grayish, leaves are coarse and black. and flowers are tiny.
In its natural habitat, Elaeodendron croceum occurs on the margins of coastal and other moist inland forests of Mozambique and Cape Province, South Africa
Measurements: 03/1987
Spread (m): 7
Girth (m): 2.6
Height (m): 9.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good
Measurements: 26/01/2004
Spread (m): E-W 6; N-S10
Girth (m): 8 small trunks
Height (m): 13
Estimated Age (yrs): 84
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 09/04/1987
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