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Name	Detail	File number	Level
Sequoia sempervirens 'Adpressa' Californian Redwood Dwarf Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE	Contribution to landscape of historic garden Rare or localised This specimen was planted by the gardeners and patients in the parklands between Gilchrist Avenue and the cricket oval Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913. The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid to late nineteenth century and others from ... more	T12264	Regional
Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood Aire Valley Road, Beside Aire River south of Beech Forest, BEECH FOREST, COLAC OTWAY SHIRE	Outstanding size Outstanding example of species These trees were planted in 1936 at the Old Aire Valley Camp. They are growing under ideal conditions beside the Aire River and have attained an enormous size in 50 years. The group planting is particularly attractive in the landscape reminiscent of the Redwood stands in California. This planting is in excellent condition. These trees are located off Aire Valley Road, beside Aire River, south of Beech ... more	T11056	State
Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11299	Contribution to the landscape Outstanding size This is an impressive specimen of Sequoia sempervirens located opposite the kiosk/cafe at front of park. Growth is crowded by the Druids Oak. It is the only Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in the Gardens in contrast to the 30 plus Sierra Redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) These two species are both native to northern America but occur in totally different environments. S ... more	T11299	State
Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood Church Street,, BEECHWORTH VIC 3747 - Property No T11340	Outstanding size This is a tall specimen of Sequoia sempervirens planted in the grounds of the Ovens District Hospital in 1874, where it is growing among other fine specimens of Cedars and Bunya Bunya Pines. The hospital was erected between 1856 and 1864 and the remaining facade is classified by the National Trust. Measurements: 03/1983 Spread (m): 11.6 Girth (m):3.5 Height (m): 36.6 Estimated Age (yrs): 113 Condition: ... more	T11340	State
Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood Bright Country Golf Club, Back Porepunkah Road,, BRIGHT VIC 3741 - Property No T11400	Contribution to landscape. Outstanding size Outstanding example of species This specimen tree, located next to the clubhouse, is a remnant of former Forests Commission plantation located on the site and since cleared. It is now a striking feature in the landscape, standing out in open space and visible from quite a distance. Found in the coastal areas of California, this species includes the tallest trees living now on Earth, reaching up to115.5metres and can ... more	T11400	Regional
Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood 'Smeaton House', 118 Estate Lane, SMEATON VIC 3364 - Property No T11510	Location or Context: Historic garden. Outstanding Size: Aesthetic Value: Smeaton House was built between 1838-1850 by the Hepburn Family.It is assumed that the garden dates back to that time.The house is on the Historic Buildings Register and classified by the National Trust. The tree is in good condition although the garden per se is very neglected. The tree is in the front garden. See also National Trust file B1114 'Smeaton House'. Measurements: ... more	T11510	Regional
Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood Fernshaw Reserve, Maroondah Highway, HEALESVILLE VIC 3777 - Property No T11732	Contribution to landscape Outstanding size A fine collection ofsequoias planted in the 1930's Measurements are for a typical example. The tallest measured was 33m. Measurements: 04/1983 Spread (m): 11 Girth (m):3.6 Height (m): 31.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 50 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified: 14/04/1983	T11732	Regional
Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood Kyneton Botanic Gardens, Mollison Street, KYNETON VIC 3444 - Property No T11781	Historic Garden or park A fine contribution to the plantings in the Gardens, probably planted in the 1870sThe tree is located south of the kiosk Measurements (1982?): Spread (m): 13 Girth (m): 3 Height (m): 27 Estimated Age (yrs): 110 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified 11/08/1982	T11781	Regional
Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood Perrins Creek Road, KALLISTA VIC 3791 - Property No T12018	Outstanding size Outstanding example of species Outstanding specimen The land was settled in the 1920s by the Williams family who operated a nursery until the 1960s. The nursery was operating at its peak in the 1950s and was purchased by the State Government in 1984. The site has many fine exotic and rare or uncommon trees. This impressive Sequoia sempervirens is an outstanding specimen displaying exceptional form. The tree has an almost perfect cone-shaped crown ... more	T12018	State
Sequoia sempervirens Coastal Redwood Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE	Contribution to landscape of historic garden Particularly old Outstanding size Outstanding example of species This specimen is in the lawn on the south-west side of the George Kerferd Hotel Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913. The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid to late nineteenth century ... more	T12228	Regional