GUTHRIDGE PARADE SALE - PROPERTY NUMBER T11104, WELLINGTON SHIRE
File Number
T11104
Level
Regional
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Juniperus_virginiana_whole
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T11104 Juniperus virginiana
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T11104 Juniperus virginiana
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Juniperus_virginiana_leaves
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Juniperus_virginiana_trunk
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Juniperus_virginiana_whole
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Juniperus_virginiana_plaque
Statement of Significance
What is significant?
Rare or Localised:
One of the largest known examples of a species and uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. (The best example is near the Kiosk opposite the Ballarat Botanic Gardens). Smaller specimens occur in the Maryborough, White Hills and Melbourne Gardens. This tree has a lean to the north-east. The Arlanthus suckers should be removed abd regular maintenance undertaken. The tree is located in Robert Wain Reserve on the corner of Guthridge Parade and Montgomery Street, Sale. This tree is thought to be part of the original plantings from the period 1860-1872 of the Sale Botanic Gardens, which is the oldest surviving Botanic Gardens in Gippsland.
Measurements: c2024 Spread (m): 12.0 Girth (m): 2.79 Height (m): 13.0 Estimated Age (yrs): 152 Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted Classified: 11/06/1987
How is it significant?
Rare or Localised:
One of the largest known examples of a species and uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. (The best example is near the Kiosk opposite the Ballarat Botanic Gardens). Smaller specimens occur in the Maryborough, White Hills and Melbourne Gardens. This tree has a lean to the north-east. This tree is thought to be part of the original plantings from the period 1860-1872 of the Sale Botanic Gardens, which is the oldest surviving Botanic Gardens in Gippsland.
Measurements: c2024 Spread (m): 12.0 Girth (m): 2.79 Height (m): 13.0 Estimated Age (yrs): 152 Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted Classified: 11/06/1987
Why is it significant?
Rare or Localised, Historic value:
One of the largest known examples of a species and uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. (The best example is near the Kiosk opposite the Ballarat Botanic Gardens). Smaller specimens occur in the Maryborough, White Hills and Melbourne Gardens. This tree has a lean to the north-east. This tree is thought to be part of the original plantings from the period 1860-1872 of the Sale Botanic Gardens, which is the oldest surviving Botanic Gardens in Gippsland.
Measurements: c2024 Spread (m): 12.0 Girth (m): 2.79 Height (m): 13.0 Estimated Age (yrs): 152 Condition: Good