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Arbutus canariensis

Other Name Canary Island Strawberry Tree Location Yackandandah Cemetery, Yackandandah-Wodonga Road,, YACKANDANDAH VIC 3749 - Property No T11253 File Number T11253 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to the landscape
Rare or localised
Outstanding example of species

This tree is an outstanding example of a species rare in cultivation in Victoria. andhas developed to an enormous size with excellent form. Arbutus canariensis,is native to the Canary Islands and this example is one of the finest ornamental trees in Victoria.
Other examples are known in the Colac Botanic Gardens and the Old Moss's Nursery site at Buninyong.

Measurements: 05/1987
Spread (m): 14
Girth (m): 3
Height (m): 12
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good

Measurements 30/10/2003:
Spread (m): E-W 12; N-S 14
Girth (m): 5.2
Height (m): 12.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 127
Condition: Good