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Pinus taeda

Other Name

Loblolly Tree

Location

Queen Victoria Park, Ford Street,, BEECHWORTH VIC 3747 - Property No T11349

File Number

T11349

Level

State

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T11349 Pinus taeda

Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Rare or localised
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species

These Pinus taedaare the only known examples in cultivation in Victoria(1984), and are part of the oringinal planting which dates from 1875.
Pinus taeda is a native of southern and eastern parts of the U.S.A. (south New Jersey to south Arkansas and east Texas to south-west Tennesssee). This species is a major timber tree in eastern USA.

Measurements: 06/1984 (tree near school)
Spread (m): 17
Girth (m): 3.05
Height (m): 28.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 109
Condition: Good

Measurements: 07/04/2010
Spread (m): E-W 18; N-S 20
Girth (m): 3.5
Height (m): 32
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/07/1984

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees