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Araucaria bidwillii

Other Name

Bunya Bunya Pine

Location

800 Station Street,, BOX HILL NORTH VIC 3129 - Property No T12146

File Number

T12146

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to landscape, important landmark
Outstanding size
Aesthetic significance
Outstanding example of species

This Bunya Bunya (Araucaria bidwillii) is located in a large historic gardenof a house originally belonging to Frank Tate (1864-1939), director of the Education Department in 1902. The tree is of considerable size and in good health
The tree is also listed as locally significant in the City of Whitehorse list of significant trees.
17/11/2013: Report that garden has been bulldozed but a selecion of plants and trees including this tree has been retained

Measurements: 29/04/2010
Spread (m): 14
Girth (m): 3.84
Height (m): 22
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 28/01/2019
Spread (m): 15
Girth (m): 1.3m (DHB)
Height (m): 20.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 109
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 21/02/2011

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees