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Pinus ponderosa

Other Name

Western Yellow Pine

Location

Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11466

File Number

T11466

Level

Demolished/Removed

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T11466 Pinus ponderosa

Statement of Significance

Removed 2020.

Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species

This tree is a fine specimen with a straight clean trunk forming an important feature of the arboretum style planting in the north east corner of the Gardens. The Pinus ponderosa is native to western North America, but widespread throughout the temperate regions. The tree can often be identified by its characteristic long needles that grow in tufts of two to four

Measurements:08/03/1991
Spread (m): 11.5
Girth (m): 3.8
Height (m): 42
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 26/10/2003
Spread (m): 10
Girth (m): 4.1
Height (m): 42
Estimated Age (yrs): 113
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/04/1991

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees