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Thuja occidentalis

Other Name White Cedar Location "Burnham Beeches", Sherbrooke Road,, SHERBROOKE VIC 3789 - Property No T11131 File Number T11131 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Location or context:
A tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the landscape.

Rare or Localised:
A tree of a species or vareity that is rare or of very localised distirbution.

A native of North America, this fine specimen makes a valuable contribution to the plantings in this historic garden. The tree is bifurcated at 12.5 metres. Rare in cultivation in Victoria, other examples of the species are known atAlton, Mt Macedon, and Emerald Lake above the carpark.

This tree is located west of the residence between the driveway and Pittosporum hedge.

Measurements: 26/11/1997
Spread (m): 14
Girth (m): 3.33
Height (m): 24.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 11/12/1997