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Picea orientalis

Other Name

Oriental Spruce

Location

Stanley Cemetery, Stanley Road,, STANLEY VIC 3747 - Property No T11356

File Number

T11356

Level

State

[1/3]
T11356 Picea orientalis
[2/3]
T11356 Picea orientalis
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T11356 Picea orientalis

Statement of Significance

Rare and localised

This tree is a large example of Oriental Spruce which is rare in cultivation (although now commonly grown in pots for Christmas trees). It is growing on a grave and is the only tree in the Stanley Cemetery. The canopy of the tree wasdamaged about 50 years ago, on the north-east side either from fire or lightningbut has sincere-established itself.
Picea orientalis is a native of Caucasus and North East Asia Minor.

Measurements: 02/1986
Spread (m): 10.5
Girth (m): 2.32
Height (m): 22
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Measurements: 09/04/2010
Spread (m): E-W 11; N-S14
Girth (m): 2.8
Height (m): 22
Estimated Age (yrs):104
Condition: Excellent

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/02/1986

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees