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PINUS RADIATA

Other Name

Monterey Pine

Location

32 WERRIBEE SOUTH, WYNDHAM CITY

File Number

T12509

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
A single Monterey Pine growing in Werribee Park. 
How is it significant?
This tree is significant for scientific, landscape and historic reasons at the Regional level. 
Why is it significant?
This Monterey Pine is scientifically significant for its large size in the western region of Melbourne taking into consideration the climate and conditions. It is also a good example of the species as it doesn’t have thinning or dieback at the top of the canopy which is unusual. It is significant for its contribution to the historic landscape of Werribee Park as an original 
Chirnside planting from the 1870's. Many of the pines in the Werribee vicinity have died or been cleared making this an even rarer specimen. 

Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): NS 21.2, EW 20.9
Girth (m): 4.45
Height (m): 29.7
Estimated age (yrs): 145
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified: 28/08/2023

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree