Araucaria columnaris

Other Name

Captain Cook's Pine

Location

Eastern Park, 1-45 Garden Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11605

File Number

T11605

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
Measurements: 02/09/1989
Spread (m): 4.6 
Girth (m): 1.43 
Height (m): 15.8 
Estimated Age (yrs): 80 
Condition: Good
Measurements: 12/12/2010
Spread (m): E-W 4, N-S 4
Girth (m): 1.5
Height (m): 18
Condition: Poor
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/09/1989
How is it significant?
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised
Why is it significant?
A fine example of this uncommon Araucaria. A native of New Caledonia and the New Hebrides, the tree, which may grow to 60-70 metres, is distinguished by its narrow and compact crown. The only other known occurrences of this tree in Victoria is in St Vincent Gardens, Albert Park and 5 trees in the Royal Botanic Gardens. This tree, although small, is of excellent form.
Tree is located north-east of Director's Residence.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree