Catalpa bignonioides
Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11462
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value.
Outstanding example of species
The finest and largest known example in Victoria, this tree is a dominant landscape feature. Catalpa bignonioides (Indian Bean Tree) is a highly ornamental tree, native to eastern United States. It is an large attractive tree with a broad dome-shaped canopy, and large long-stalked heart shaped leaves. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used in herbal medicines and teas. It has sweetly scented white bell flowers in summer borne in clusters and in Autumn turns yellow
Located beside path, south of lake
1990: Several branches lost due to storm damage.
Measurements: 10/1984
Spread (m): 16
Girth (m): 3.4
Height (m): 16
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements: 26/10/2003
Girth (m): 3.8
Height (m): 17
Estimated Age (yrs): 130
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 10/11/1984
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Catalpa bignonioides - Physical Conditions
Good
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FORMER STATE SAVINGS BANKVictorian Heritage Register H0580
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0571
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FORMER CASTLEMAINE GAOLVictorian Heritage Register H0990
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