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Picea mariana

Other Name Black Spruce Location St Fillans, Maroondah Highway, NARBETHONG VIC 3778 - Property No T11267 File Number T11267 Level Demolished/Removed

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Statement of Significance

Cntribution to the landscape of historic garden
Rare or Localised

One ofonly examples of this species,rare in cultivation in Victoria. Located along the front garden fence beside a large Douglas Fir, the tree has a damaged leader. The second example located along the drive has a more impressive formThe trees form part of an impressive conifer collection developed by Sir James Munro (Premier of Victoria 1890-92), owner of St Fillans from the 1880s to 1903.
The tree died in July 2009, possibly due to water stress.

Measurements: 04/04/1994
Spread (m): 7.9
Girth (m): 1
Height (m): 18
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Dead July 2009

Access: Restricted
Classified: 05/05/1994