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Araucaria bidwillii

Other Name Bunya Bunya Pine Location Colac Botanic Gardens, Fyans Street,, COLAC VIC 3250 - Property No T11493 File Number T11493 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Outstanding size

This native conifer from Queensland became very popular in the late 1880s because of its large size, dark green foliage and architectural habit. The species was widely grown in parks, botanic and private gardens around Victoria. This tree dominates the landscape and is by far the best example of the three in the gardens
Located near the Queen Street entrance on the western side.

Measurements: 08/1986
Spread (m): 16.1
Girth (m): 5.2
Height (m): 16.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 90
Condition: Good

Measurements: 26/11/2003
Spread (m): 16.1
Girth (m): 5
Height (m): 17
Estimated Age (yrs): 107
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classifed: 14/08/1986