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Picea sitchensis

Other Name

Sitka Spruce

Location

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11296

File Number

T11296

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size

This Sitka Spruce is an attractive and well-formed specimen within a fine collection of conifers.that were believed to have been planted 120 years ago (1982)
The Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) is named after Sitka, Alaska although its natural range is along the coast of NW America. In the Northern Hemisphere it is grown commercially for timber and paper production.

Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m):4
Height (m): 31.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 22/11/2003
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 4.28
Height (m): 32
Estimated Age (yrs): 140
Condition: Good

Measurements: 24.03.2011
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 4.5
Height (m): 35.5
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 24/06/1982.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees