Araucaria columnaris

Other Name

Captain Cook's Pine

Location

St Vincent Gardens, St Vincent Place North,, ALBERT PARK VIC 3206 - Property No T11142

File Number

T11142

Level

State

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
A single Araucaria columnaris located near the corner of Montague St and St Vincent Place North and the tennis courts (western side).
How is it significant?
Location or Context: 
A tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the landscape.

Rare or Localised:
A tree of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution.

Outstanding Example of Species:
A tree that is an outstanding example of its species.

Why is it significant?
An outstanding specimen and the finest example of the species in Victoria. The narrow crown is very symmetrical and the foliage compact. It makes a major contribution to the gardens' landscape. This species is uncommon in cultivation with known trees being 5 in the Royal Botanic Gardens, 1 each at Eastern Park Geelong, Fitzroy Gardens and "Stonnington". The species is a native of New Caledonia and the South Pacific Islands. 

This tree is located near the corner of Montague St and St Vincent Place North and the tennis courts (western side).

Measurements: 30/03/1990
Spread (m): 6.5 
Girth (m): 1.88 
Height (m): 25 
Estimated Age (yrs): 100 
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/06/1990

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree