Jubaea chilensis
Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11590
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Statement of Significance
Horticultural value;
Tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the historic garden or park;
Rare or localised;
Outstanding size
A very large specimen of this unusual palm. Very few wild stands remain in Chile as they were felled to yield sap. This particular specimen has an unusual trunk shape. Less than 10 specimens are known to occur in Victoria.Endangered world species.
Located 30 metres East side of Hitchcock Fountain
Measurements:04/1984
Spread (m): 7.2
Girth (m): 2.9
Height (m): 13
Estimated Age (yrs): 125
Condition: Good
Measurements: 28/03/2004
Spread (m): N-S 6 ; E-W 8
Girth (m):3.14
Height (m): 17
Estimated Age (yrs): 145
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/04/1984
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FIRST CUSTOMS HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0185
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CORIO VILLAVictorian Heritage Register H0193
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MERCHISTON HALLVictorian Heritage Register H0192
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