Pinus canariensis

Other Name

Canary Island Pine

Location

White Hills Cemetery, Corner of Holdsworth Road and Plumridge Street,, BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No T11372

File Number

T11372

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Historic cemetery
Outstanding size

An outstanding specimen forming part of a triangular pattern with Pinus roxburghii and Araucaria heterophylla in the centre of the cemetery. This specimen has very small cones, 1/3 to 1/4 normal size.
Pinus canariensis, is a species native to the outer Canary Islands. Under warm conditions, this is one of the most drought-tolerant pines, able to live with less than 200mm per year.

Measurements: 04/1984
Spread (m): 16
Girth (m): 3.47
Height (m): 28.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/12/1984

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree