Phytolacca dioica

Other Names

Bella Sombra (Beautiful Shade Tree) ,  Ombu

Location

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T11245

File Number

T11245

Level

State

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

Contribution to the landscape. of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

This is a very large specimen of an unusual species, native to South America. It has developed the characteristic form of a large base supporting several large branches. The tree is in excellent condition although the large base has areas of decay and large cavities have developed. The tree will require regular inspection to reduce the likelihood of premature collapse of the canopy. The public should not be permitted to climb through the tree. 
2011: Issues with possums have been attended to with good results

Measurements: 04/1986
Spread (m): 15 
Girth (m): 10.5 
Height (m): 15.8 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): E-W 16.7, N-S 20.2
Girth (m):13.5 at 0.5m
Hieght (m): 12.2
Condition: Excellent.

Measurements 08/12/2022
Spread (m): E-W 17.1, N-S 16.6
Girth (m): 11.2 
Hieght (m): 13.0
Condition: Excellent.

Access: Restricted
Classified: 08/05/1986
How is it significant?


Contribution to the landscape. of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

This is a very large specimen of an unusual species, native to South America.. It has developed the characteristic form of a large base supporting several large branches. The tree is in excellent condition although the large base has areas of decay and large cavities have developed. The tree will require regular inspection to reduce the likelihood of premature collapse of the canopy. The public should not be permitted to climb through the tree. 
2011: Issues with possums have been attended to with good results

Measurements: 04/1986
Spread (m): 15 
Girth (m): 10.5 
Height (m): 15.8 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): E-W 16.7, N-S 20.2
Girth (m):13.5 at 0.5m
Hieght (m): 12.2
Condition: Excellent.

Measurements 08/12/2022
Spread (m): E-W 17.1, N-S 16.6
Girth (m): 11.2 
Hieght (m): 13.0
Condition: Excellent.

Access: Restricted
Classified: 08/05/1986
Why is it significant?


Contribution to the landscape. of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

This is a very large specimen of an unusual species, native to South America.. It has developed the characteristic form of a large base supporting several large branches. The tree is in excellent condition although the large base has areas of decay and large cavities have developed. The tree will require regular inspection to reduce the likelihood of premature collapse of the canopy. The public should not be permitted to climb through the tree. 
2011: Issues with possums have been attended to with good results

Measurements: 04/1986
Spread (m): 15 
Girth (m): 10.5 
Height (m): 15.8 
Estimated Age (yrs): 110 
Condition: Good

Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): E-W 16.7, N-S 20.2
Girth (m):13.5 at 0.5m
Hieght (m): 12.2
Condition: Excellent.

Measurements 08/12/2022
Spread (m): E-W 17.1, N-S 16.6
Girth (m): 11.2 
Hieght (m): 13.0
Condition: Excellent.

Access: Restricted
Classified: 08/05/1986

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree