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Washington Palm Tree Row

Location

8 Florence Street WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The Washington Palm Tree (Washingtonia Robusta) row, planted c.1916, at 8 Florence Street, Williamstown North.

How is it Significant?

The Washington Palm row at 8 Florence Street, Williamstown North is of local historic, aesthetic and scientific (horticultural) significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, they are significant for their ability to illustrate Edwardian gardening fashions and are related to the date of construction of the house. (AHC criterion A4)

Aesthetically, they are significant as good mature examples of this species, which provides an appropriate and related setting for the Edwardian house. (AHC criterion E1)

Scientifically, they are horticulturally significant as rare mature examples of a group of this species in a private garden setting. (AHC criterion B2)

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree groups - avenue