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Cupressus sempervirens

Other Name

Italian Cypress

Location

Maldon Cemetery Back Cemetery Road, MALDON VIC 3463 - Property No T11826

File Number

T11826

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Historic cemetery

An impressive stand of Italian Cypresses in an important cemetery. Their upright growth, dark green foliage and large size contribute to the landscape and represent a species which was commonly planted in Victorian cemeteries in the 1800s. Planting occur at the entrance, along the main drive and scattered amongst the graves.

Measurements: 10/1986 entrance specimen east side
Spread (m): 4.7
Girth (m):1.9
Height (m): 16.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good-Fair

Measurements: April 2012
Spread (m): 5.0
Girth (m): 2.0
Height (m): 18
Estimated Age (yrs): 140
Condition: Good-Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 09/10/1986

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees