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Wiridgil

Wiridgil Lane, WEERITE VIC 3260 - Property No B1115

Originally an outstation of 'Purrumbete', Wiridgil was probably first settled in the 1850's. On inheriting the property in 1895, Edward Manifold commissioned Alexander Hamilton to construct a residence and stables.The house is of rough faced bluestone with smooth dressed quoins at the corner junctions. The west wing was a later addtion by Guy Purchas in 1907. The house is still owned and occupied by members of the Manifold family.

B1115

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Picconia excelsa

Wiridgil

'Grimwade House', cnr Balaclava and Orrong Roads,, CAULFIELD VIC 3162 - Property No T11477

Contribution to landscape of historic garden Rare or localised Outstanding size Located in the grounds of a former mansion (circa 1875) and now private school property, this is a fine example of a species uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. It is endemic to Macaronesia, occurring on the Canary Islands (Spain) and Madeira (Portugal). A large Cedar on the north side is crowding the canopy spread. Measurements: 02/03/1993 Spread (m): 14 Girth (m): 2 ... more

T11477

Regional
129760

Picconia excelsa

Wiridgil

Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11581

Horticultural value; Provides a contribution to the historic garden or park; Rare or localised Located 50m East of conservatory, adjacent to North fence A rare tree in cultivation; the only other known examples in Victoria are in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Anzac Hostel and Eastern Park Geelong. Measurements: 04/1984 Spread (m): 15.5 Girth (m): 1.23 Multistemmed x5 Height (m): 14.25 Estimated Age (yrs): 125 Condition: ... more

T11581

State
130364

Picconia excelsa

Wiridgil

Eastern Park, 1-45 Garden Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11608

Historic garden or park Rare or Localised Outstanding Size A large spreading specimen of an uncommon native of the Canary Islands. The tree is notable for its large glossy green leaves. A tall example of this species occurs in the Botanic Gardens, south of the residence. Other examples are known at the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Anzac Hostel. This tree is multi-trunked and has developed a large spreading canopy. Located north-east of Director's ... more

T11608

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