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Sequoia sempervirens

Other Name

Coast Redwood

Location

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11299

File Number

T11299

Level

State

[1/7]
T11299 Sequoia sempervirens
[2/7]
T11299 Sequoia sempervirens
[3/7]
T11299 Sequoia sempervirens
[4/7]
T11299 Sequoia sempervirens
[5/7]
T11299 Sequoia sempervirens
[6/7]
T11299 Sequoia sempervirens
[7/7]
T11299 Sequoia sempervirens

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size

This is an impressive specimen of Sequoia sempervirens located opposite the kiosk/cafe at front of park. Growth is crowded by the Druids Oak.
It is the only Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in the Gardens in contrast to the 30 plus Sierra Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
These two species are both native to northern America but occur in totally different environments. S sempervirens occurs along the coast of California and S giganteum. is found inland in the drier areas

Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 15.5
Girth (m):5.6
Height (m): 25.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 22/11/2003
Spread (m): 15
Girth (m):6.28
Height (m): 26
Estimated Age (yrs): 140
Condition: Good

Measurements: 18/02/2011
Spread (m): E-W 14; N-S 15
Girth (m): 5.25
Height (m): 30
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 2406/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees