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150497

Laurus azorica

Canary Island Bay

St Fillans, Maroondah Highway,, NARBETHONG VIC 3778 - Property No T11268

Contribution to the landscape. Rare and localised This fine, wide-spreading tree is rare in cultivation in Victoria. The only other known example occurs at 'Alton', Mt Macedon. A native of the Canary Islands, the species is distinguished by its larger leaves and ovoid fruit rather than the round fruit found in the common Laurus nobilis. The tree is a significant driveway planting and is part of the collection developed by Sir James Munro (Premier of Victoria ... more

T11268

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Laurus azorica

Canary Island Bay

'Alton' 239 Alton Road, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11632

Rare or localised A native of the Canary Islands and Azores, this tree differs from the more common Laurus nobilis in its leaves are larger, twigsdowny and fruits egg-shaped. This is an outstanding specimen which has grown into a very large tree. Another specimen occurs along the drive of 'St Filians', Narbethong. Located along main drive near turnaround. Measurements: 08/06/1989 Spread (m): 10.1 Girth (m): multistemmed Height (m): 17.1 ... more

T11632

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