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149961

Hesperocyparis macnabiana

Macnab's Cypress ,  Cupressus

Walter J Smith Reserve, Gisborne-Kilmore Road,, RIDDELLS CREEK VIC 3431 - Property No T11093

Contribution to the landscape Rare or localised This is an attractive specimen of a species rare in cultivation in Victoria. It exhibits an outstanding conical form. The only other known exampes occur at Eastern Park (x2) and Colac Botanic Gardens. The tree is a valuable planting in the reserve of conifers and other broad-leaf trees. Hesperocyparis macnabiana is native to California at an elevation of 300 - 850 metres in chaparral and ... more

T11093

Regional
145296

Hesperocyparis macnabiana

Macnab's Cypress ,  Cupressus

Sunbury Primary School, The Avenue,, SUNBURY VIC 3429 - Property No T11423

Rare or localised Located in the playground of the school on the site of the former Caloola Centre, this is a large example of a species uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. This species is native to California and is unique in having flattened branchlets always lyingin one plane, to form a 'spray',instead of bristling all around the twig as in most other species of Cypress. The tree has suffered wind damage in its upper crown, causing the mis-shapen ... more

T11423

Regional
141836

Hesperocyparis macnabiana

Cupressus ,  Macnab's Cypress

Eastern Park, 1-45 Garden Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11612

Historic garden or park Rare or localised Outstanding example of species A very large example of this rare tree in cultivation.This is the largest and best example of two specimens in Eastern Park. Another specimen occurs at Caloola, Sunbury.The tree is characterised by large cones, hooked extensions which form in clusters. The scales are small and more angular similar to H. lusitanica. This tree has an attrractive form with a large spreading canopy. Located ... more

T11612

State
130371

Hesperocyparis macnabiana

Macnab's Cypress ,  Cupressus

Eastern Park, 1-45 Garden Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11613

Historic garden or park Rare or localised A fine specimen of this rare tree species. Smaller than the other known specimen at Eastern Park. The tree has a large number of clustered cones and a habit similar to H.macrocarpa. This tree is amongst an important botanical planting in the Park comprising H.goveniana, H.sempervirens (narrow form), Pinus torreyana and Juniperus excelsa. Measurements: 02/09/1989 Spread (m): 17 Girth (m): 3.95 Height (m): ... more

T11613

Regional
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