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132091

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

Monterey Cypress ,  Cupressus

Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11848

Contribution to historic garden or park Outstanding size Located on the Hopetoun lawn and possibly the largest example of the species in the world. An enormous tree, although it dropped one of its branches in 1981. Presumably planted by Baron von Mueller, Director of Gardens, 1857 - 73. He mentions planting Monterey Cypresses in this region of the Gardens in Annual Reports in 1858 and 1864. The tree canopy has been extensively cabled Measurements: ... more

T11848

State
121953

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea'

Golden Monterey Cypress ,  Golden Horizontal Monterey Cypress

Thompson Avenue,, COWES VIC 3922 - Property No T12060

Horticultural value Contribution to landscape This avenue of 119 trees is outstanding for the number of specimens of the one species. They make a significant contribution as the signature trees for this town and region of Victoria, and as such make a significant contribution to the landscape. In 1912 W.E. Thompson, President of the Cowes Progress Association, suggested an avenue of trees be planted down the main street of Cowes.Thompson supplied the Golden Cypress ... more

T12060

Regional
121951

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

Monterey Cypress ,  Cupressus

Grossard Point Road,, VENTNOR VIC 3922 - Property No T12061

Contribution to landscape and an important landmark Particularly old Curious growth form Historical value The tree is significant because it is considered to be one of the oldest cultivated trees on Phillip Island and is adjacent to a site of great historical importance. It also has a curious horizontal growth form due to its cliff top siting. The Grossard Point Precinct is an area of historical significance to Phillip Island and of navigational importance ... more

T12061

Regional
131338

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

Cupressus ,  Monterey Cypress

Birkley Court,, NOBLE PARK VIC 3174 - Property No T12062

Contribution to landscape Outstanding size This tree is an attractive specimen which makes a significant contribution to this small open space. It is also considered a good example of species and has a particularly nice shape. Measurements: 02/2003 Spread (m): 17.6 Girth (m): 4.5 Height (m): 25 Estimated Age (yrs): 50+ Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified: 12/2003

T12062

Regional
182018

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Saligna Aurea'

Weeping Golden Monterey Cypress

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12169

Contribution to landscape of historic garden Outstanding size Aesthetic value Historical value Outstanding example of species
This Weeping Golden Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Saligna Aurea'), located along the Main Carriage Drive from the historic Gatehouse of Werribee Park Mansion, represents the extreme genetic and botanical variability of the Monterey Cypress species. This early twentieth ... more

T12169

State
181978

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Filipendula'

Weeping Monterey Cypress ,  Cupressus

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12168

Horticultural value Contribution to landscape of historic garden Rare or localised Outstanding size Aesthetic significance Curious growth form Historical value Outstanding example of species This Weeping Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Filipendula'), located along the Main Carriage Drive from the historic Gatehouse of Werribee Park Mansion,represents the extreme genetic and botanical variability of ... more

T12168

State
187294

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea'

Golden Monterey Cypress, Golden Horizontal Monterey Cypress

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12180

Contribution to landscape of historic garden Outstanding size Aesthetic value Historical value Outstanding example of species This Golden Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea') located at the junction of the Main Carriage Drive and Open Range Zoo Visitor Entry at Werribee Park represents the extreme genetic and botanical variability of the Cypress species. This late nineteenth century specimen was selected and planted circa 1877 by ... more

T12180

Regional
187297

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Filipendula'

Weeping Monterey Cypress

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12179

Horticultural value Contribution to landscape of historic garden Rare or localised Outstanding size Curious growth form Historical value Outstanding example of species This Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa) was re-identified by the Committee in 2022, having been formerly listed as Weeping Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Filipendula'). Located south-east of the Ulmus minor 'Variegata' ... more

T12179

State
214971

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea'

Horizontal Golden Cypress

Phillip Island Road Newhaven, BASS COAST SHIRE

This stand of ten Horizontal Golden Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea') are located along Phillip Island Road, forming the entrance to the island across the bridge from San Remo. Seven trees are located on the south side of the road, and three are located on the north side of the road. The trees were planted under the guidance of Mr. William Thompson, President of the Cowes Progress Association, in 1912.

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T12373

Regional
185058

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

Monterey Cypress ,  Cupressus

'Rosemount', Rosemount Road,, KOROIT VIC 3282 - Property No T11228

Contribution to landscape of historic garden Curious growth form A major feature of the garden, this tree is of a most unusual form, having been hedged annually into a dome shape.The homestead and the garden once belonged to William Anderson (1828-1909), farmer and politician, who commissioned William Guilfoyle to complete a plan for the Koroit Botanic Gardens Measurements: 28/01/1990 Spread (m): 10 Girth (m): 6 Height (m): 11.7 Estimated Age ... more

T11228

Regional
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