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Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Hodginsii'

Other Names

Variegated Monterey Cypress , Cupressus

Location

'Seawinds' Purves Road, ARTHURS SEAT VIC 3928 - Property No T11570

File Number

T11570

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Horticultural value; Rare or localised:

Selected by Hodgins Nursery in Essendon and possibly introduced in the nursery trade in the 1950s, this fine example is distinguished by white flecks throughout its foliage. The tree has a well structured spreading crown. THe only other known specimen in cultivation in Victoria occurs at Footscray Park but is a poorer example. The extensive garden at Seawinds was developed by Sir THomas and Lady Travers who bought the property in 1946 and did considerable amount of terracing and rockery work, bringing many deciduous trees from their garden in Parkville. The Hamer government bought the 34 hectare property in 1975.

Measurements: 24/06/1992
Spread (m): 10.4
Girth (m): 2.21
Height (m): 8.75
Estimated Age (yrs): 45
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 09/07/1992

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees