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Maclura pomifera

Other Name

Osage Orange

Location

Heide Park and Art Gallery 7 Templestowe Road, BULLEEN VIC 3105 - Property No T11549

File Number

T11549

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Location or Context: contribution to landscape

A fine row of 14 Osage Orange trees which are uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. The species originates from the USA and was available in Victoria from the 1860s, being recommended as a suitable hedgeplant or windbreak. The planting date is unknown however the trees were already on the property in1934 when John Reed purchased the land. The trees are ingood condition although the ivy should be removed, They form an important landscape feature andthe Gallery building was designed with the row of trees in mind

Measurements: 12/10/1988
Spread (m): 8.0
Girth (m): 0.85
Height (m): 11.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 50-70
Condition: Good

Measurements 30/11/2003:
Spread (m): 4NS 3 EW
Girth (m): 0.45 (at 1.4m above ground)
Height (m): 6.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 60
Condition: Good

Measurements:17/01/ 2011 ( for the average tree)
Spread (m): 5NS5 EW
Girth (m): 1.0
Height (m): 8.0m
Condition: Fair to Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 15/12/1988

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees