Acacia farnesiana
Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11465
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised
Outstanding size
This is the only mature example known in cultivation in Victoria. While originally native to Mexico and Central America the species has a pantropical distribution incorporating Northern Australia and Southern Asia. It is now considered a weed in Fiji. It is very attractive tree, distinguised by round pods and small sharp twin spines. It is widely cultivated for its oil for usein perfume.
Located near the Pump House.
Measurements: 04/1986
Spread (m): 7.1
Girth (m): 1.15
Height (m): 6.9
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Fair
Measurements: 09/06/2004
Spread (m):
Girth (m): 1.3
Height (m): 10
Estimated Age (yrs): 98
Condition: Fair to poor
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 08/05/1986
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0571
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FORMER CASTLEMAINE GAOLVictorian Heritage Register H0990
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CASTLEMAINE RAILWAY PRECINCT (MURRAY VALLEY RLWY, MELBOURNE TO ECHUCA)Victorian Heritage Register H1664
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