Catalpa bignonioides 'Purpurea'
'Seawinds' Purves Road, ARTHURS SEAT VIC 3928 - Property No T11571
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Statement of Significance
Horticultural value; Rare or localised:
A fine example of the more unusual purple-leaved variety of this species. The tree makes an important contribution to the extensive garden developed by Sir Thomas & Lady Travers in the mid to late 1940s. Many of the deciduous trees were brought form their garden in Parkville. Theproperty was bought by the State in 1975 and is now part of the Arthurs Seat State Park
Measurements: 14/11/1993
Spread (m): 10.4
Girth (m): 1.58
Height (m): 12
Estimated Age (yrs): 45
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 09/12/1993
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