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Podocarpus elatus

Other Name

Plum Pine

Location

Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11584

File Number

T11584

Level

State

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T11584 Podocarpus elatus

Statement of Significance

Tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the historic garden or park;
Outstanding size:
Outstanding example of species.

Outstanding specimen of this native species. Podocarpus elatus is reputed to be one of the largest trees attaining a height of 100 feet and found in the coast district gullies of NSW and southern Queensland. This is the largest known example known in cultivation in Victoria.
2004: The crown has been cabled. The trunk has split in two.

Measurements: 04/1984
Spread (m): 16.6
Girth (m): 1.85
Height (m): 15.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good

Measurements: 28/03/2004
Spread (m): N-S 16; E-W14
Girth (m): 2.35 (2 trunks)
Height (m): 19
Estimated Age (yrs): 130
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/04/1984

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees