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129807

Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea

Purple Beech

Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11589

Tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the historic garden or park; Outstanding size; Outstanding example of species A very large example of Purple Beech displaying an enormous trunk. It plays an improtant part in the landscape with its purple foliage and is in excellent condition . Appears to be under little stress despite its close proximity to the coast Measurements: 04/1984 Spread (m): 21 Girth (m): ... more

T11589

Regional
150895

Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'

Weeping Beech

'Alton' 239 Alton Road,, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11634

Rare or ocalised Outstanding size Outstanding example of species An outstanding example of the species. Thiscultivar is rare in Victoria and has grown intoa very attractive, upright specimen, making it amongst the best known of exotic trees in Victoria. The tree exhibits a straighttrunk, well shaped crown and its pendulous foliage is particularly attractive. A smaller example occurs along the drive of 'Duniera'. It is located at the South-East corner of the ... more

T11634

State
150891

Fagus sylvatica

European Beech

'Alton' 239 Alton Road, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11637

Contribution to historic garden or park Outstanding size Outstanding example of species An outstanding specimen of this species. The tree has reached an outstanding size and has an attractive, well-shaped canopy. Although common in cultivation in Europe, few trees have reached any size in Victoria. The only other notable plantings occur near the entrance to the Alfred Nicholas Gardens in Kallista. The tree has a well developed branch structure and is the largest ... more

T11637

State
150893

Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea

Purple Beech

'Arden' Main Road, TOOLANGI VIC 3777 - Property No T11733

Historical value This tree was planted by John Masefield, poet laureate, on 13 November 1934., while he was in Victoria for the Centenary. "Arden" was owned by the notable Australian poet, C J Dennis,from 1915-1938 who laid out the garden.The tree is a very fine specimen with a wide spreading crown, reaching to ground level. The garden contains a fine collection of trees including Liriodendron, Quercus rubra, Nothofagus and Cupressus. Measurements: ... more

T11733

Regional
199840

Fagus sylvatica purpureum

Copper Beech

Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE

Horticultural value Outstanding size Outstanding example of species This specimen was planted by the gardeners in the Turning Circle at the front entrance of the hospital Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913. The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid to late nineteenth century and others from the ... more

T12233

State
199925

Fagus sylvatica

European Beech

'Burnham Beeches' Sherbrooke Road,, SHERBROOKE VIC 3789 - Property No T12208

Contribution to landscape Outstanding aesthetic significance These two rows and two stands of 33 European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) treesare significant for aesthetic and historic reasons at Regional level. After these Beeches were planted in 1935, by gardener Joseph Wilson, the trees rapidly became an integral part of the Burnham Beeches estate and provide a fundamental contribution to the landscape design of that grand property. This planting of Beech trees ... more

T12208

Regional
 

Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia'

Zlatia Golden Beech

816 Mt Macedon Road, Mount Macedon VIC 3144

This Zlatia Golden Beech is located in Forest Glade Gardens, Mount Macedon.

This Zlatia Golden Beech is significant for scientific reasons at the State level.

This Zlatia Golden Beech is outstanding for its size, with a height of 16m and a canopy spread of 10m. It is a significant example of rare Beech cultivar. There are no other Zlatia Golden Beech currently in or nominated to the Significant Tree ... more

T12414

State
 

Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia'

816 MT MACEDON ROAD, MOUNT MACEDON, MACEDON RANGES SHIRE

ThisZlatiaGolden Beechis located in Forest Glade Gardens,Mount Macedon. ThisZlatiaGolden Beechis significantfor scientific reasonsattheStatelevel. ThisZlatiaGolden Beechis outstanding for its size, with a height of16m and a canopyspread of10m.It is a significant example of rare Beech cultivar. There are no otherZlatiaGolden Beechcurrently inor nominated totheSignificant Tree Register.

The tree grows in Forest Glade Gardens, a14 acregarden in ... more

T12414

State
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