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Araucaria bidwillii

Other Name

Bunya Pine

Location

751 Canterbury Road Surrey Hills, WHITEHORSE CITY

File Number

T12392

Level

State

Statement of Significance

Tree Measurements:

Condition: Good

Tree Type: Individual

Circumference: 4.3m

Height: 31.3m

Canopy spread: 20m

Height method: Instrument

Circumference method: Tape Measure

Date of measurement: 28/01/2019

Age of tree: approximately 136, planted c1883

What is significant?

A large, mature Araucaria bidwillii (Bunya Pine) located in Surrey Hills.

How is it significant?

This Araucaria bidwillii (Bunya Pine) is significant for social and scientific reasons at State level.

Why is it significant?

This Araucaria bidwillii (Bunya Pine) is a large, mature tree in top condition with a beautiful symmetrical shape. It is outstanding for its height of 31.3m, circumference of 4.3m and canopy spread of 20m. It makes a significant contribution to this suburb where it dominates in its roadside position. Another significant Bunya Pine is located in the neighbouring suburb of Box Hill (T12146). Together with this Bunya Pine they are the only examples on the register located in suburban gardens in Melbourne

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees