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Pinus quadrifolia

Other Name

Parry's Nut Pine

Location

Wombat Park Malmsbury Road, DAYLESFORD VIC 3460 - Property No T11528

File Number

T11528

Level

State

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T11528 Pinus quadrifolia

Statement of Significance

Location or Context: Historic Garden or Park.
Rare or Localised: 1-10 known specimens.

A species rare in cultivation in Victoria, this tree is by far the best example. Other know examples occur as a seedling 3 metres high north of the house and a stunted tree south of the Nursery in Eastern Park, Geelong. The tree has multiple leaders and in the past year has set a very heavy crop of cones. The tree is native to Mexico, Arizona and California and produces edible seeds. The garden at Wombat Park was identified in Peter Watts 1980 study at being of State significance. The tree is located on driveway towards house, near the tennis court

Measurements: 27/09/1988
Spread (m): 7.8
Girth (m): 1.71
Height (m): 18.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified 17/11/1988

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees