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Hesperocyparis macnabiana

Other Names

Cupressus , Macnab's Cypress

Location

Eastern Park, 1-45 Garden Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11612

File Number

T11612

Level

State

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T11612 Hesperocyparis
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T11612 Hesperocyparis
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T11612 Hesperocyparis
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T11612 Hesperocyparis

Statement of Significance

Historic garden or park
Rare or localised
Outstanding example of species

A very large example of this rare tree in cultivation.This is the largest and best example of two specimens in Eastern Park. Another specimen occurs at Caloola, Sunbury.The tree is characterised by large cones, hooked extensions which form in clusters. The scales are small and more angular similar to H. lusitanica. This tree has an attrractive form with a large spreading canopy.
Located north-east of Director's Residence, near outer ring road.

Measurements: 02/09/1989
Spread (m): 14.9
Girth (m): 5.73
Height (m):18.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 16/02/2011
Spread (m): E-W 17, N-S 16
Girth (m): 7.8
Height (m): 20
Estimated Age (yrs): 122
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/09/1989

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees