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Araucaria bidwillii

Other Name Bunya Bunya Pine Location 'Cororooke House', Cororooke Road,, COLAC VIC 3250 - Property No T11497 File Number T11497 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species.

This Bunya Bunya pine has the largest trunk circumference recorded in Victoria and is an outstanding example of the species displaying a dome top and foliage to ground level.
Located in the garden of 'Cororooke House', west of Cororook Rd, north-east of Colac. The original residence, now demolished, was built for pioneer cattle breeder, George Robertson.

Measurements: 25/11/1992
Spread (m): 17.3
Girth (m): 7
Height (m): 21
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 10/12/1992