Halocarpus bioformis

Other Names

Yellow Pine ,  Podocarpus dacrydioides

Location

Victoria Park, Plane Avenue,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11331

File Number

T11331

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Rare or localised

Three trees near oval which are rare in cultivation. Halocarpus biformis, (Yellow pine) is aconiferous tree native to New Zealand. The tree can attain heights of 10m, but in open areas is usually a low spreading bush.
Trees stressed due to compacted soil.

Measurements: 08/1983
Spread (m): 8.6
Girth (m): 1.65
Height (m): 10.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 08/03/2004
Spread (m):3.5
Girth (m): 0.62
Height (m): 10.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Poor

Measurements: 28/07/2011
Spread (m): E-W 8; N-S 5.7
Girth (m): 1.6
Height (m): 18
Estimated Age (yrs): 88
Condition: 2 treesgood, 1 very poor

Access: Unrestricted
Classified:11/08/1983

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree