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Nestegis montana

Other Name

Oro Oro

Location

'Alton' 239 Alton Road, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11671

File Number

T11671

Level

State

[1/1]
T11671 Nestigis montana

Statement of Significance

Contribution to historic garden or park
Rare or localised

This tree is the only known example of the species in cultivation in Victoria. Specimens were collected from the Royal Botanic Gardens in 1916 and 1931 but no longer survivie. The tree exhibits many narrow linear leaves which are an attractive feature. The tree is multi-branched and has an upright habit. It forms part of a valuable collection of NewZealand plants in cultivation at Alton.
It is located south-east of tennis court near path

Measurements: 01/03/1998
Spread (m): 6.6
Girth (m): 1.39 at ground
Height (m): 11.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 17/12/1998

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees