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Magnolia grandiflora

Other Name

Southern Magnolia

Location

'Mt Boninyong' homestead, Midland Highway,, SCOTSBURN VIC 3352 - Property No T11438

File Number

T11438

Level

State

[1/3]
T11438 Magnolia grandiflora
[2/3]
T11438 Magnolia grandiflora
[3/3]
T11438 Magnolia grandiflora

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Particularly old

These trees are two very attractive specimens planted within the formal part of this historic garden. They were planted between 1844 and 1845 and are among the oldest exotic trees in Victoria. The trees are in good condition and are important plantings to the landscape in front of the 1884 homestead.

Measurements for western tree: 28/02/1989
Spread (m): 13.5
Girth (m): 2.6
Height (m): 9.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 144
Condition: Good

Measurements for eastern tree: 28/02/1989
Spread (m): 11.2
Girth (m): 2.6
Height (m): 10.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 144
Condition: Good

Measurements: 08/2011
Spread (m): E-W 14.2; N-S 12.4
Girth (m): 23.5
Height (m): 14
Estimated Age (yrs): 144
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 16/03/1989

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees