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Pinus gerardiana

Other Name Chilgoza Pine Location 1740 Donnybrook Road,, WHITTLESEA VIC 3757 - Property No T11249 File Number T11249 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Localised distribution

This tree is the only known example of Pinus gerardiana in cultivation in Victoria. The tree has an attractive form with needles occurring in threes, 8-12 cm long and cones 10-20 cm long and 8-12 cm wide, similar to Pinus roxburghii. The bark is very attractive, grey and scaly, peeling off to reveal green patches. It is a native of the Himalayas, occurring on the borders of Kashmir, Tibet and Nth Afghanistan andproduces edible nuts.
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Measurements: 03/08/1988
Spread (m): 9
Girth (m): 1.4
Height (m): 12.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Fair