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Cryptomeria japonica

Other Name

'Elegans' Japanese Cedar

Location

Maroondah Highway, NARBETHONG VIC 3778 - Property No T11259

File Number

T11259

Level

Demolished/Removed

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Statement of Significance

Outstanding Size

A large example of the species, displaying its more common broadly columnar arched form, although it has developed a pronounced lean. The tree has a single trunk to 3.5m then branches into four major limbs. A photograph of the site taken by Lindt in 1899 shows the tree in the recently established garden.

Removed 25/08/1999 due to threat to guesthouse.

Measurements: 31/08/1990
Spread (m): 8.1
Girth (m):3.6
Height (m): 42.4
Estimated Age (yrs): 91
Condition: Removed 1999

Access: Restricted.
Classified: 25/10/1990

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees