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Monterey 16 Chesterfield Avenue,, MALVERN VIC 3144 - Property No B6476	Built in 1916 for newspaper proprietor James McKellar, Monterey is of State architectural significance: it provides an important, pioneering example of the contemporary Japanese refinement of the Craftsman style in California. Specific attributes are the low pitched projecting gable roof form, projecting purlons, the unifying and horizontal verandah design, the stained hardwood shiplap cladding and the overall intactness of the house and grounds. The open planning also ... more	B6476	Demolished
Pinus radiata Monterey Pine Moyston Avenue of Honour, Ararat-Halls Gap Road,, MOYSTON VIC 3377 - Property No T11278	Contribution to the landscape Historical value This planting, with trees 11metres apart, is the only known example of a commemorative avenue using Pinus radiata. A sign at either end reads "Honour Avenue A.D. 1933" and each tree has an inscribed plaque to commemorate those of the area who served in World War One. The trees are uniform in size, with the exception of two smaller trees. At the western end (township side) a tree has died. Remnants of street ... more	T11278	Regional
Pinus radiata Monterey Pine 'Dromkeen', Lancefield Road,, RIDDELLS CREEK VIC 3431 - Property No T11092	Outstanding example of species: This is a fine specimen of Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) located at the residence built in 1889 by Judge Arthur Chomley who presided over the County and Supreme Courts of Victoria Although widely cultivated in plantations Pinus radiata is native to three very limited areas in the US: Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula, and San Luis Obispo Counties. The tree is behind the house in a paddock. Measurements: circa ... more	T11092	Regional
Pinus radiata Monterey Pine Blackwood Recreation Reserve, Recreation Reserve Road,, BLACKWOOD VIC 3458 - Property No T11337	Outstanding size. The Monterey Pine at the Blackwood Recreation Reserve is an enormous tree. There is some uncertainty as to when and by whom the tree was planted. The area was originally a billabong and later a Chinese market garden. Mr Roy Terrill, whose family own the adjacent farm, remembers his father, Mr Ernest Terrill and his uncles talking about levelling and preparing the ground. He guessed that was some 100 years ago. The perimeter was then planted with ... more	T11337	State
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
Pinus radiata Monterey Pine 'Smeaton House', 118 Estate Lane,, SMEATON VIC 3364 - Property No T11511	Contribution to landscape of historic cemetery. The Hepburn family has a small cemetery near their house. The present day family has given the graveyard to the National Trust. The earliest grave is 1860; the latest 1970. The site is on the Historic Buildings Register. The perimeter of the cemetery is planted with pines and cypresses. There is also one Araucaria bidwillii and a Cedrus deodara. Six trees have died (or are dying), another five look unsound from the ground. ... more	T11511	Regional
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
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Monterey Cypress , Cupressus 141 Yarra Street, WARRANDYTE VIC 3113 - Property No T11542	Location or Context: important landmark Early photographs of the street show this tree to be well established (100 years at least) It is called the Diary Tree because a letterbox attached to its trunk was used for submissions to a community newsletter. The tree has suffered from increased traffic due to road widening causing its south side to die and from root disturbance by tranch digging along the north side of the trunk. Car parking under the tree was also a problem ... more	T11542	Regional
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
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Hodginsii' Variegated Monterey Cypress , Cupressus 'Seawinds' Purves Road, ARTHURS SEAT VIC 3928 - Property No T11570	Horticultural value; Rare or localised: Selected by Hodgins Nursery in Essendon and possibly introduced in the nursery trade in the 1950s, this fine example is distinguished by white flecks throughout its foliage. The tree has a well structured spreading crown. THe only other known specimen in cultivation in Victoria occurs at Footscray Park but is a poorer example. The extensive garden at Seawinds was developed by Sir THomas and Lady Travers who bought the property in ... more	T11570	Regional

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