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Araucaria bidwillii

Other Name

Bunya Bunya Pine

Location

Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11876

File Number

T11876

Level

State

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T11876 Araucaria bidwilli
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T11876 Araucaria bidwilli
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T11876 Araucaria bidwilli

Statement of Significance

Contribution to historic garden
Outstanding size
Historical value
Outstanding example of its species

A magnificent lawn specimen, planted in 1879 by Lady Bowen, wife of the Governor of Victoria.

Measurements: 01/1983
Spread (m): 10
Girth (m): 3.15
Height (m): 25.5
Estimated age (yrs): 105
Condition: Excellent

Measurements: 1996
Spread (m): 15
Girth (m): 3.67
Height (m): 29
Estimated Age (yrs): 128
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 27/01/1983

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees