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Kauri Pine & Ginkgo

Location

60 Victoria Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The Kauri Pine and Ginkgo, established c.1930, at 60 Victoria Street, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

The Kauri Pine and Ginkgo at 60 Victoria Street, Williamstown are of local historic, aesthetic and scientific (horticultural) significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, the trees are significant for their ability to illustrate Edwardian era planting in a suburban context. (AHC criterion D2)

Aesthetically, they provide a related setting, which enhances the setting of the Edwardian era house and contribute to the historic cultural landscape of Victoria Street. (AHC criterion E1)

Scientifically, the trees are significant as rare examples at this size and maturity of these trees in a regional context. (AHC criterion B2)

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree