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Araucaria bidwillii

Other Name Bunya Bunya Pine Location Town Hall Gardens, Ford Street,, BEECHWORTH VIC 3747 - Property No T11343 File Number T11343 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding size

These seven fine specimens of Bunya Bunya Pine are located throughout the gardens which were laid out in 1875 by Richard Jenkyns. Some trees in the garden are thought to have been a gift from Baron von Mueller, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Araucaria bidwillii is found naturally in south-east with two small disjunct populations in north eastern Queensland
07/04/2010: Only 6 of 7 orginal trees remain (AB)