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129231

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

Terang Cemetery, Cemetery Road, TERANG VIC 3264 - Property No T11720

Horticultural value Contribution to landscape Curious growth form This tree is significant due to its unusual growth form, having developed a wide-spreading globular crown rather than the usual narrow dense upright crown. It is the only known example of this unusually wide form in Victoria although other wide forms are known at Croydon and Colac Botanic Gardens. The tree has horticultural potential as an alternative to Cupressus macrocarpa. Located near the ... more

T11720

State
93733

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

286-288 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY CHIRNSIDE PARK - PROPERTY NUMBER T11811, YARRA RANGES SHIRE

A single Italian Cypress.
Important landmark 
One of a pair that grew at entrance to the "Brushy Creek Hotel", built as a 10 roomed house in 1855 by Henry and Hugh O'Rourke. Initially it was a "Coffee House" and later became a hotel used by travellers going to the Yanakee Jim Goldfields near Warburton. A plaque telling the ... more

T11811

Regional
178725

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

Uniting Church 8 Fountain Street, MALDON VIC 3463 - Property No T11824

Historic town Particularly old A fine specimen planted in the Manse garden. The church was constructed in 1861 and it is assumed that the tree was planted around that time. The Maldon Landscape Study identified this tree as the first exotic tree seen in early photographs of Maldon. Measurements:02/1986 Spread (m): 5.0 Girth (m): 3.1 Height (m): 25.0 Estimated Age (yrs): 124 Condition: Good Measurements: April 2012 Spread (m):5 ... more

T11824

Regional
178721

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

Maldon Cemetery Back Cemetery Road, MALDON VIC 3463 - Property No T11826

Historic cemetery An impressive stand of Italian Cypresses in an important cemetery. Their upright growth, dark green foliage and large size contribute to the landscape and represent a species which was commonly planted in Victorian cemeteries in the 1800s. Planting occur at the entrance, along the main drive and scattered amongst the graves. Measurements: 10/1986 entrance specimen east side Spread (m): 4.7 Girth (m):1.9 Height (m): ... more

T11826

Regional
173727

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

125A George Street, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 - Property No T11888

Contribution to the landscape. The mature tree was located in a laneway leading to one of East Melbourne's oldest surviving private residences, built 1855. It was removed c2011. Measurements: 04/1983 Spread (m): 6.2 Girth (m): 2 Height (m): 16.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 120 Condition: Good Measurements: 21/11/2010 Spread (m): 7 Girth (m): 2.5 Height (m): 17 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified: ... more

T11888

Demolished
150717

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

"Merang", Woolsthorpe-Hexham Road, HEXHAM VIC 3273 - Property No T11961

Contribution to historic garden Particularly old and venerable The garden at 'Merang' dates in part to 1859 when the first house was built; but its present form derives from 1865 when the homestead was substantially enlarged. This tree, the middle tree in a row of three, is believed to have been planted in 1859 but when the ha-ha wall was constructed in 1875 the tree roots were partly submerged. A single trunk is not evident and the porosity of the fill material has ... more

T11961

Regional
133835

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

Newstead Cemetery, Cemetery Road, NEWSTEAD VIC 3462 - Property No T12016

Contribution to landscape Standing as a dramatic monolith in the flat landscape of this small rural cemetery, this tree is notable for its upright and compact crown. It is an outstanding example of a species commonly planted in Victorian cemeteries. Other species in the cemetery include Washingtonia robusta, Washingtonia filifera, Nerium oleander and Cotoneaster spp. Measurements: 07/04/1995 Spread (m): 7.2 Girth (m):2.58 at 1m Height (m): 20.75 Estimated ... more

T12016

State
146270

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

321 High Street,, LEARMONTH VIC 3352 - Property No T11334

Contribution to the landscape Outstanding size Outstanding example of species This tree, located by the Old Learmonth Shire Hall, is common in cultivation in Victoria and is a outstanding example of the species. It is quite different in shape to the example occuring in Queen Victoria Park,Beechworth. Measurements: 08/1985 Spread (m): 5.4 Girth (m): 3.35 Height (m): 16.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 120 Condition: ... more

T11334

State
150282

Cupressus sempervirens 'stricta'

Italian Cypress

Queen Victoria Park, Ford Street,, BEECHWORTH VIC 3747 - Property No T11352

Horticultural value Contribution to the landscape of historic garden Outstanding size Outstanding example of species This magnificent specimen is an extreme fastigiate form making it one of the most unusual examples of this species in Victoria. August 1998: Removed Measurements:1984 Spread (m): 2.4 Girth (m): 2 Height (m): 28 Estimated Age (yrs): 109 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified:12/7/1984

T11352

Demolished
71361

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress

Geelong Western Public Cemetery Minerva Road, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11622

Historic cemetery Outstanding example of species Plantings are 7.5 metres apart. An outstanding avenue making a major landscape impact and providing a strong vertical element along the drive. The tallest tree measures 3.5m circumference at ground; 17.25m height; 5.5m spread. Two stumps are present in the avenue and gaps where other trees may have grown.Two Melaleucas have been inappropriately planted in the avenue. About 14 other trees of similar size and age are ... more

T11622

Regional
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