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Digger Pine
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Gray Pine
Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11460 |
Contribution to historic garden Rare or localised Outstanding size . An outstanding example of this Californian native, which is rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known occurrences are at Geelong, Rutherglen, the Royal Botanic Gardens and 'Titanga', Hamilton. The name Digger Pine came from "Digger Indians",a term in common use in California literature from the 1800s. This historically more common name Digger Pine is still widespreadbut it is advised to avoid ... more |
T11460 |
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Digger Pine
Hamilton Botanic Gardens Cnr of French, Kennedy, Martin and Thompson Streets, HAMILTON VIC 3300 - Property No T11696 |
Contribution to landscape Outstanding size A spectacular tree which has grown very large. It has been planted at the highest point in the gardens and dominates the skylline of the area. The tree is a native of California, growing to 12-25m and producing edible seeds. Other known examples occur at Castlemaine, Eastern Park, Geelong and Royal Botanic Gardens. It is located near the aviary Measurements: 02/1987 Spread (m): 10.5 Girth (m): 3.35 ... more |
T11696 |
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