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Pinus muricata

Bishop Pine

Kew Cottages, Princess Street, KEW VIC 3101 - Property No T11759

Rare or localised A small compact tree with a very dense canopy . this species is unusual in cultivation, and very similar to Pinus radiata but it two needled. Other known plantings occur at Creswick Botanic Gardens.This tree has a double leader. Measurements: 30/06/1988 Spread (m): 9.5 Girth (m): 2.57 Height (m): 13.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 80 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified 14/07/1988 Removed 2006

T11759

Demolished
184685

Pinus muricata

Bishops Pine

'Flint Hill', 65 Romsey Road,, WOODEND VIC 3442 - Property No T12006

Contribution to historic garden Rare or localised The centre tree of a stand of three pines, one being Pinus canariensis. The trees are on a north-south axis with a 12 metre apart spacing. An uncommon species in cultivation in Victoria, they were planted by Harold Brookes in the 1930s to provide shade for his collection of rhododendrons. Other known examples of the species occur at Kew (near WIllsmere) and Creswick Gardens Measurements: 10/10/1994 Spread (m): ... more

T12006

State
126248

Pinus muricata

Bishop Pine

Cement Creek Road,, WARBURTON VIC 3799 - Property No T12143

Contribution to landscape, important landmark Outstanding size Historical value

Located on the right hand side of Cement Creek Road, approximately 3km from Warbuton Highway, the 1000+ Bishop Pines (Pinus muricata) were planted by the Board of Works about 1930 following clearing of the original eucalypt forest. They were part of a plantation that also included Douglas Fir and Californian Redwood. The plantations were selected for experimental purposes as ... more

T12143

Regional
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