Pseudopanax crassifolius

Other Name

Lancewood

Location

'Alton' 239 Alton Road, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11676

File Number

T11676

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to historic garden or park
Outstanding example of species

An impressive specimen of this New Zealand species which is rare in cultivation in Victoria. The only other known examples occur at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The tree has grown into an attractive specimen featuring a rounded crown. The species' foliage differs between juvenile and adult stages; the narrow linear leaves are toothed when young.
The tree is located south section of garden, in New Zealand bed

Measurements: 01/03/1998
Spread (m): 6.0
Girth (m): 1.12
Height (m): 10.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 17/12/1998

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree