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Pinus coulteri

Other Names Coulter Pine ,  Big Cone Pine Location Queen Victoria Park, Ford Street,, BEECHWORTH VIC 3747 - Property No T11350 File Number T11350 Level Regional

[1/7] T11350 Pinus coulteri [2/7] T11350 Pinus coulteri [3/7] T11350 Pinus coulteri [4/7] T11350 Pinus coulteri [5/7] T11350 Pinus coulteri [6/7] T11350 Pinus coulteri [7/7] T11350 Pinus coulteri

Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised

These four Pinus coulteri are part of the major planting in the Park that dates from 1875. The outstanding characteristic of this species is the large, spiny cones which are 20-40cm long, and can weigh 2-5kg when fresh.Big Cone Pine is a native of the coastal mountains of southern California and northern Baja California (Mexico).

Measurements: 06/1984
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 3.9
Height (m): 28.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 109
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 07/04/2010 (largest tree)
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 4.3
Height (m): 32
Condition: Fair to good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/07/1984