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Hesperocyparis goveniana

Other Names

Gowen Cypress , Cupressus

Location

Eastern Park, 1-45 Garden Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11611

File Number

T11611

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to landscape of historic garden or park
Rare or localised

A very rare tree in cultivation in Victoria. Although the species is listed in many early nursery catalogues, this tree is the only known specimen. The tree's distinguishing features are its small cones 1.5-2 cm, small branchlets angular to one another,and aromatic foliage. The crown of this tree is very dense. The species may grow to 25 metres and only 5-6 metres on mountain slopes in California where it is found on only two sites near the Monterey Peninsula
Located north of nursery.

Measurements: 02/09/1989
Spread (m): 7.8
Girth (m): 1.66
Height (m): 10
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Measuremenst: 16/02/2011
Spread (m): E-W 8, N-S 10
Girth(m): 2
Height(m): 7
Estimated Age (yrs): 102
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/09/1989

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees