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Maclura pomifera

Other Name

Osage Orange

Location

22 Taverner Street,, BACCHUS MARSH VIC 3340 - Property No T11285

File Number

T11285

Level

State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Old or venerable
Historical value

A striking avenue of this native of North America and possibly the oldest surviving planting of the species in Victoria. The trees were planted in circa 1870 by Arthur Charles Simon, pioneer orchardist of the district, from seed sent to him by his brother in the USA. The avenue resulting from the interlacing of the trees through the centre of the property has become a focal point in the landscape.
2011: Showing signs of die-back at the top of some trees possibly caused by the prolonged drought. Still an impressive avenue.

Measurements: 01/06/1992
Spread (m): 11.5
Girth (m): 2
Height (m): 18
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 09/05/2011
Spread (m):10
Girth (m): 2.0
Height (m): 18.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 139
Condition: Fair

Access: Restricted
Classified: 11/06/1992

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees