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Vitex lucens

Other Name

Puriri

Location

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11305

File Number

T11305

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape.

Located at rear of Adam Lindsay Cottage
Vitex lucens is endemic to New Zealand and provides highly valued hardwood. It is an evergreen with pinkish red flowers produced in winter and is rare in cultivation in Victoria. Puriri was first collected at Tolaga Bay by Banks and Solander during Cook's first visit in 1769
Other examples occur at Portland, Coolart and the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 8.5
Girth (m):1.9
Height (m): 12.4
Estimated Age (yrs): 50
Condition: Good

Measurements: 22/11/2003
Spread (m): 10
Girth (m): 3.1
Height (m): 13
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Measurements: 18/02/2011
Spread (m): E-W 14; N-S13
Girth (m): 2.8
Height (m): 17.5
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 24/06/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees