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Acer opalus ssp. obtussatum
Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE
Acer opalus ssp. obtussatum
Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
This specimen, rare in cultivation, was planted in the 1970s as part of the arboretum on the Paddock area.
Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913.
The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid to late nineteenth century and others from the post 1913 work of Hugh Linaker and later curators. The efforts of grounds staff over the decades has created a succession plan that extends beyond the lifespan of the 19th century plantings.
It has become one of the top 5 collections of trees in Victoria (John Hawker)
This specimen, rare in cultivation, was planted in the 1970s as part of the arboretum on the Paddock area.
Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913.
The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid to late nineteenth century and others from the post 1913 work of Hugh Linaker and later curators. The efforts of grounds staff over the decades has created a succession plan that extends beyond the lifespan of the 19th century plantings.
It has become one of the top 5 collections of trees in Victoria (John Hawker)
Measurements: 23/01/2012
Height (m): 158
Canopy Spread (m): 12
Girth (m): 1.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 45
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 05/03/2014
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MAYDAY HILLS HOSPITALVictorian Heritage Register H1189
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FORMER OVENS BENEVOLENT ASYLUMVictorian Heritage Register H1510
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Former Beechworth Lunatic Asylum - Beechworth Historic AreaNational Trust H1189
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