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Pinus ponderosa

Other Name

Western Yellow Pine

Location

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11294

File Number

T11294

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size

This Pinus ponderosa is an imposing specimen and the tallest tree in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and is noted for its beautiful bark. It is located near the 'Statue of Summer'.
In the middle of the 19th century, the Pinus ponderosa, native to western North America, was planted to see how it would acclimatise in the Ballarat Gardens.

Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 19
Girth (m): 4.15
Height (m): 40.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 22/11/2003
Spread (m):20
Girth (m): 4.7
Height (m): 42
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 25/02/2011
Spread (m):E-W 17; N-S 20
Girth (m) 4.3
Height (m) 39.5

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 24/06/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees