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Camellia japonica

Other Name

Camellia

Location

Doongalla Estate, Doongalla Road, THE BASIN VIC 3154 - Property No T11816

File Number

T11816

Level

State

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T11816 Camellia japonica
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T11816 Camellia japonica
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T11816 Camellia japonica

Statement of Significance

Historic garden or park
Outstanding size

Located on the south west side of the formal garden of this historic homestead, now a reserved forest park. In 1908, Doongalla was purchased by Miss Helen Simson who planted most of thecamellias, kalmias, rhododenrons and lily garden. This multi-trunked specimen is a large and impressive tree, one of a number of camellia cultivars in the garden.

Measurements: 04/03/1994
Spread (m): 10.4
Girth (m):
Height (m): 9.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 10/03/1994

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees