Bursaria spinosa
Indigenous Grassland Bed, Observatory Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11847
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Statement of Significance
Remnant native vegetation
Outstanding size
Originally a small stand of trees near the Astronomer's residence, consisting of five mature trees, one smaller shrub and one solitary specimen near the Caretaker's Cottage.
Only one of the original trees remain. All others have failed or been removed.
This tree is part of the original vegetation of the area, which included nearby Eucalyptus mellidora, E. camaldulensis, and E. viminalis.
The smaller trees are all sourced from the original trees growing at the site
Measurements: 06/2003
Spread (m): 8
Girth (m): 1
Height (m): 8
Estimated Age (yrs): 171
Condition: Good
Measurements: 29/10/2010 (remaining tree)
Spread (m): E- W 8; N- S 6
Girth (m): 1
Height (m): 8
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 25/03/1982
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SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCEVictorian Heritage Register H0848
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FORMER KELLOW FALKINER SHOWROOMSVictorian Heritage Register H0668
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FORMER VICTORIA POLICE DEPOTVictorian Heritage Register H1541
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