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Lagunaria patersonia subsp. patersonia
Cow Itch Tree
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Norfolk Hibiscus (on Norfolk Island)
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White Oak
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Sally Wood (on Lord Howe Island)
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Pyramid Tree
Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12173 |
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Historical value
Outstanding example of species
This Norfolk Hibiscus (Lagunaria patersonia subsp. patersonia), located on the East boundary of Werribee Park Mansion garden represents a typical 1860's style of planting which used this native evergreen tree. Evidence of this style is found around the original Chirnside homestead on the
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T12173 |
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Lagunaria patersonia subsp. patersonia
Cow Itch Tree, Pyramid Tree, Sally Wood, White Oak, Norfolk Hibiscus
Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12178 |
Contribution to landscape of historic garden Particularly old Aesthetic value Historical value These two specimens of Norfolk Hibiscus (Lagunaria patersonia subsp. patersonia) located on the ha-ha wall of the original Chirnside Homestead garden represent the distinctive 1860s style of garden design and planting. They reflect the early colonial desire to incorporate native evergreen trees in order to create a microclimate on the wind-swept Werribee Plains. These ... more |
T12178 |
State |
Norfolk Island Hibiscus
34 Gnotuk Lane CAMPERDOWN, CORANGAMITE SHIRE |
This Norfolk Island Hibiscus is significant for aesthetic, historic and scientific reasons at Regional level. This tree is outstanding for its large height of 19 metres and its impressive canopy spread of 13-14 metres. This tree provides a significant contribution to the landscape, forming part of the historic garden of Gnotuk. This Norfolk Island Hibiscus is one of the oldest trees at Gnotuk. Measurements: 23/04/2015 Girth (m): 4.2 Spead (m): E-W14.3 ... more |
T12315 |
Regional |
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