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Cupressus sempervirens
Other NameItalian Cypress Location286-288 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY CHIRNSIDE PARK - PROPERTY NUMBER T11811, YARRA RANGES SHIRE
File NumberT11811LevelRegional |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
A single Italian Cypress.
How is it significant?
Important landmark
Why is it significant?
One of a pair that grew at entrance to the "Brushy Creek Hotel", built as a 10 roomed house in 1855 by Henry and Hugh O'Rourke. Initially it was a "Coffee House" and later became a hotel used by travellers going to the Yanakee Jim Goldfields near Warburton. A plaque telling the history is attached to the tree.
Located on side of road opposite Brushy Creek Hall
Measurements: 07/1982
Spread (m): 3.1
Girth (m): 1.33
Height (m): 9.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/08/1982
Located on side of road opposite Brushy Creek Hall
Measurements: 07/1982
Spread (m): 3.1
Girth (m): 1.33
Height (m): 9.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/08/1982
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Tree