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Araucaria columnaris

Other Name

Captain Cook's Pine

Location

'Heronswood' 105 Latrobe Parade, DROMANA VIC 3936 - Property No T11572

File Number

T11572

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Location or Context: Historic garden; Rare or localised

A fine example of a species uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. The tree has a marked lean to the North East and it appears the top has been damaged as no central leader is evident. The tree has particularly dense foliage. The garden, located on an elevated position at Dromana, still contains remnants of the early garden designed by Edward Latrobe Bateman surrounding a bluestone house of 1871. However, the garden is now chiefly the work of Clive Blazey, who gather seeds from around the world for experimental purposes.

Measurements:16/10/1995
Spread (m): 9.4
Girth (m): 3.3
Height (m): 23.75
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 16/03/2010
Spread (m): NS 8 EW 9
Girth (m): 3.8
Height (m): 25
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 14/12/1995

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees