Schinus areira

Other Name

Pepper Tree

Location

Moglonemby Road,, VIOLET TOWN VIC 3669 - Property No T11205

File Number

T11205

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Curious Growth Form:

This stand consist of three serpentine trees which have all fallen over to produce a labyrinth of limbs. The trees appear to have taken root in a number of places where it touches the ground supporting the host root system. Grazing occurs beneath these trees on the lower perimeter branches which should be discouraged.
This tree is located on the corner of Murchison-Violet Town Road and Moglonemby Road, 15km west of Violet Town, SW corner.

Measurements: 15/03/1997
Spread (m): 46
Girth (m): 9.2
Height (m): 15.25
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 16/11/2003
Spread (m): 40
Girth (m): 9.2
Height (m): 12
Estimated Age (yrs): 106

Access: Restricted
Classified: 10/04/1997

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree