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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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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 |
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