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Schinus terebinthifolius

Other Name Brazilian Pepper Tree Location Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11897 File Number T11897 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Outstanding size:
Outstanding example of species.

Three specimens, from an original four, of a tree rare in cultivation. The species is very attractive with dark green compound leaves. A native of Brazil, it has been widely planted and has become naturalized in Florida and Hawaii.
Three trees in a line close together, growing out of the gravel path used as the running track. . Other known examples occur at Bendigo, Williamstown, Portland and the Melbourne Botanic Gardens.
They are located 30 metres east of Lone Pine on the path adjacent to Birdwood Avenue.

Measurements: 06/1986
Spread (m): 13.2
Girth (m): 2
Height (m): 10.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Measurements: 28/10/2010
Spread (m): E_W 8; N-S 12
Girth (m): 2.5 (northern tree)
Height (m): 10
Condition: Fair