Araucaria bidwillii

Other Name

Bunya Bunya Pine

Location

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T11239

File Number

T11239

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

What is significant?


Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

These trees are two very fine specimens of Araucaria bidwillii, commonly planted in the late 1800s and representing an important feature in this historic garden. Both trees are in excellent condition and have developed the characteristic branching habit of mature Bunya Bunya Pines. 
Trees are located in the main garden.
Measurements: 05/1985 
Measurements are for tree beside drive. 
Spread (m): 19.6 
Girth (m): 5.7 
Height (m): 19.5 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements: 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 6.5
Height (m): 25.9
Estimated Age (yrs): 136 
Condition: Very good

Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 19.7, E-W 18.5
Girth (m): 7.02
Height (m): 23.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 147 
Condition: Very good

Access: Restricted
Classified 13/06/1985
How is it significant?


Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

These trees are two very fine specimens of Araucaria bidwillii, commonly planted in the late 1800s and representing an important feature in this historic garden. Both trees are in excellent condition and have developed the characteristic branching habit of mature Bunya Bunya Pines. 
Trees are located in the main garden.
Measurements: 05/1985 
Measurements are for tree beside drive. 
Spread (m): 19.6 
Girth (m): 5.7 
Height (m): 19.5 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements: 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 6.5
Height (m): 25.9
Estimated Age (yrs): 136 
Condition: Very good

Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 19.7, E-W 18.5
Girth (m): 7.02
Height (m): 23.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 147 
Condition: Very good

Access: Restricted
Classified 13/06/1985
Why is it significant?


Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

These trees are two very fine specimens of Araucaria bidwillii, commonly planted in the late 1800s and representing an important feature in this historic garden. Both trees are in excellent condition and have developed the characteristic branching habit of mature Bunya Bunya Pines. 
Trees are located in the main garden.
Measurements: 05/1985 
Measurements are for tree beside drive. 
Spread (m): 19.6 
Girth (m): 5.7 
Height (m): 19.5 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements: 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 6.5
Height (m): 25.9
Estimated Age (yrs): 136 
Condition: Very good

Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 19.7, E-W 18.5
Girth (m): 7.02
Height (m): 23.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 147 
Condition: Very good

Access: Restricted
Classified 13/06/1985

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree