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Araucaria bidwillii

Other Name Bunya Bunya Pine Location Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11600 File Number T11600 Level Regional

[1/2] T11600 Araucaria bidwilli [2/2] T11600 Araucaria bidwilli

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the historic garden or park
Aesthetic significance

An uncommmon planting style in Victoria, this fine row of Bunya Bunya Pines (Araucaria bidwillii) once formed the southern end of the Botanic Gardens. There is now a total of 11 trees. These trees make a major contribution to the landscape although the specimens at the eastern end have butt wounds and one is double forked.


Measurements: 2/09/1989
Spread (m): 14.5
Girth (m): 3.9
Height (m): 26.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good