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Cordyline australis

Other Name

Cabbage Tree

Location

Timboon Railway Reserve, , TIMBOON VIC 3268 - Property No T12148

File Number

T12148

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic town
Outstanding size

Located in the Timboon Railway Reserve near the former Stationmaster's residence next to Power Creek.
A very large example of the species believed to have been planted by one of the early settlers in the area, possibly migrants from India. The railway was opened in 1892 but this tree was probably planted some 20 years later. The railway was closed in 1977.

22/03/2015 Tree has considerable dieback butwith new shoots at base. (AB)

Measurements: 18/02/1991
Spread (m): 9.8
Girth (m): multistemmed
Height (m): 13.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/04/1991

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees