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Araucaria heterophylla

Other Name

Norfolk Island Pine

Location

Amess Homestead, Churchill Island,, CHURCHILL ISLAND VIC 3925 - Property No T11064

File Number

T11064

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Historical value

Known as the 'Homestead Tree', this tree was planted by Samuel Amess to commemorate the completion of the homestead in 1872. It is now a significant local landmark.

Measurements: 15/10/1981
Spread (m): 16
Girth (m): 4.4
Height (m): 24.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good

Measurements: 21/07/2006
Spread(m): 21
Girth (m): 4.4
Height (m): 26
Estimated Age (yrs): 134

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/08/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees