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Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Other Name

Dawn Redwood

Location

Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11869

File Number

T11869

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Outstanding example of species

Located on the Eastern lawn this is an outstanding example of an unusual conifer from China. The species was first sighted in 1941 and described and distributed to botanic institutions in 1948 by the Arnold Arboretum. This tree is amongst the earliest plantings in Victoria and has grown into a very attractive conical form. Other notable examples occur at Kallista and Montrose.

Measurements: 14/06/1990
Spread (m): 16.5
Girth (m): 1.36
Height (m): 16.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 40

Measurements: 06/2003
Spread (m): E-W 9; N-S 9
Girth (m): 1.85
Height (m): 18
Estimated Age (yrs): 53
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/07/1990.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees