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Citrus maxima

Other Names Shaddock Or Pummelo ,  Pomelo Location 438 Great Alpine Road,, BRIGHT VIC 3741 - Property No T11397 File Number T11397 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised.
Particularly old

These trees are rare trees in cultivation and were originally planted either side of a Joss House. The age of the trees would be approximately 120 years (1983) and they were planted by Chinese settlers during the gold rush period.
Citrus maxima(Pomelo) is a crisp citrus fruit native to South and S-E Asia and is often eaten during the mid-autumn festival or mooncake festival.

Measurements: 04/1983
Spread (m): eastern 8.0; western 10.5
Girth (m): eastern 1.65; western 1.2
Height (m):eastern 6.5; western 7.9
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 06/01/2011 western tree
Spread (m): E- W 12; N-S 11
Girth: 1.85m
Height: 9m
Estimated Age (yrs): 149
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classifed: 28/04/1983