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Abies pinsapo

Other Name

Spanish Fir

Location

'Mt Boninyong' homestead, Midland Highway,, SCOTSBURN VIC 3352 - Property No T11439

File Number

T11439

Level

State

[1/2]
T11439 Spanish Fir Scotsburn
[2/2]
T11439 Spanish Fir Scotsburn

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Outstanding size

An outstanding specimen of Spanish Fir displaying excellent form and height. Abies pinsapo is a species of fir native to southern Spain and northern Morocco. This tree is a major planting in the park (west of the homestead), forming part of the original entrance to the 'Mt Boninyong' homestead garden.

Measurements: 28/02/1989
Spread (m): 12
Girth (m): 2.68
Height (m): 26
Estimated Age (yrs): 140
Condition: Good

Measurements: 17/8/2011
Spread (m): 12.5
Girth (m): 2.8
Height (m): 24
Estimated Age (yrs): 162
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified 16/03/1989.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees