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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Other Name

Lawson Cypress

Location

St Fillans Maroondah Highway, NARBETHONG VIC 3778 - Property No T11264

File Number

T11264

Level

State

[1/1]
T11264 Chamaecyparis

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

This tree is the finest example of the species known in Victoria, and forms an impressive sight with its large upright form with foliage to ground level. The tree is part of an impressive stand of conifers which includes Abies nordmanniana, Cedrus atlantica f. glauca and Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Aurea'.
The tree is located at the end of the driveway looking south.
St Fillans was purchased by Sir James Munro (Premier of Victoria 1890-92) in the late 1880s and the planting is thought to be from this period. .

Measurements: 04/04/1994
Spread (m): 10.2
Girth (m):2.91
Height (m): 27.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 90
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 05/05/1994

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees