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Pinus brutia
Other NamesCalabrian Pine , The Lone Pine LocationThe Domain, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11858
File NumberT11858LevelDemolished/Removed |
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Statement of Significance
Historical value Located north-east of The Shrine, by the statue of Simpson and his donkey. Measurements: 08/1982 Access: Unrestricted
Grown from seeds taken from the battlefields of Gallipoli. The battle was named after a small tree that clung tenaciously to life but was finally destroyed. An Anzac picked up one of the cones and brought it back where it found its way to Victoria. In 1928, the soldier's aunt germinated the seeds.One small tree was accepted by the Shrine Trustees when the memorial was completed. World War I Plaque reads: "In remembrance of Former Comrades of the 24th Battalion A.I.F".
It was planted 11 June 1933.
The tree died of disease and was removed on 22 August 2012
Spread (m):17
Girth (m): 4
Height (m):19
Estimated Age (yrs): 49
Condition: Good
Measurements: 3/10/2010
Spread (m): E-W 16; N-S18
Girth (m): 4
Height (m):20
Condition: Good
Classified: 11/08/1982
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Tree