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Hesperocyparis macnabiana

Other Names

Macnab's Cypress , Cupressus

Location

Walter J Smith Reserve, Gisborne-Kilmore Road,, RIDDELLS CREEK VIC 3431 - Property No T11093

File Number

T11093

Level

Regional

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T11093 Hesperocyparis

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Rare or localised

This is an attractive specimen of a species rare in cultivation in Victoria. It exhibits an outstanding conical form. The only other known exampes occur at Eastern Park (x2) and Colac Botanic Gardens. The tree is a valuable planting in the reserve of conifers and other broad-leaf trees.
Hesperocyparis macnabiana is native to California at an elevation of 300 - 850 metres in chaparral and woodland.
Located in Walter J Smith Reserve, south of the lake.

Measurements: 07/02/1990
Spread (m): 15.5
Girth (m): 2.72
Height (m): 18.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/04/1990

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees