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Pinus muricata

Other Name Bishops Pine Location 'Flint Hill', 65 Romsey Road,, WOODEND VIC 3442 - Property No T12006 File Number T12006 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to historic garden
Rare or localised

The centre tree of a stand of three pines, one being Pinus canariensis. The trees are on a north-south axis with a 12 metre apart spacing. An uncommon species in cultivation in Victoria, they were planted by Harold Brookes in the 1930s to provide shade for his collection of rhododendrons. Other known examples of the species occur at Kew (near WIllsmere) and Creswick Gardens

Measurements: 10/10/1994
Spread (m): 11.6
Girth (m): 2.45
Height (m): 24
Estimated Age (yrs): 65
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 08/12/1994