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Chilean Wine Palm
'The Hill', Cororooke Road,, COLAC VIC 3250 - Property No T11499 |
Contribution to landscpe of historic garden Historical value This large and fine specimen was planted by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1867. 'The Hill' property was purchased by William Robertson, pioneer cattle breeder, in 1843 and inherited by his son William, while his other son, George, owned neighbouring 'Cororooke House'. Only the billiard room of the original house at 'The Hill' remains, and the tree survives in a large parkland now grazed by ... more |
T11499 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11590 |
Horticultural value; Tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the historic garden or park; Rare or localised; Outstanding size A very large specimen of this unusual palm. Very few wild stands remain in Chile as they were felled to yield sap. This particular specimen has an unusual trunk shape. Less than 10 specimens are known to occur in Victoria.Endangered world species. Located 30 metres East side of ... more |
T11590 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
Kyneton Botanic Gardens, Mollison Street, KYNETON VIC 3444 - Property No T11775 |
Historic garden or park Outstanding size Striking tree at entrance to Gardens, presumably planted in 1870s. It is the largest and best known example in Victoria. Measurements: c1982 Spread (m): 8 Girth (m): 4.25 Height (m): 13.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 110 Condition: Good Access:Unrestricted Classified 11/08/1982 |
T11775 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
"Brookhill" 17-19 McIntyre Lane, YERING VIC 3770 - Property No T11813 |
Historic garden or park Rare or localised An outstanding stand of Chilean WinePalms planted circa 1902 when the Queen Anne style house was built for John Kerr, early settler. This is the largest stand in a single location in Victoria of a species rare in the wild. The trees are notable for their well-formed straight trunks and large crowns. The stand is a dominant feature of the garden and contributes to the setting of the residence. Measurements: ... more |
T11813 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
'Chateau Yering' Yarra Glen Road, YERING VIC 3770 - Property No T11815 |
Historic garden Rare or localised A large outstanding example of this uncommon palm. It is the tallest specimen in Victoria, appearing in early photographs ,and a significant feature in the garden of a property having important associations with the wine industry in Victoria. The garden also contains a number of other pam species: Trachycarpus fortunei, Livistona australia, Phoenix canariensis and Butia capituta May 2010: The tallest/largest Chilean Wine Palm ... more |
T11815 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11909 |
Contribution to the historic garden Outstanding example of species Although described somewhat disdainfully by Charles Darwin as a 'very ugly tree', many consider theJubaea chilensis to be one of the most impressive palms in the world. The lifespan of this species is not known but there are reports of large specimens in Chile living for several hundred years. Historically, the Chilean wine palm was extremely abundant, but several centuries of destructive ... more |
T11909 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
Railway Gardens, Seventh Street,, MILDURA VIC 3500 - Property No T11937 |
Contribution to landscape Rare or localised A fine example of this rarely cultivated species and a valuable addition to the collection of palm species cultivated in the Mildura region. Planted opposite the main entrance to the station within a row of palms comprising five Phoenix canariensis to the west, nine to the east, plus three Washingtonia robusta, all forming a major landscape feature. This palm was the only example of Jubaea ... more |
T11937 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
"Eeyeuk", 1344 Darlington Road, KOLORA VIC 3265 - Property No T11962 |
Contribution to historic garden Rare or very localised Centrally located in a largely neglected garden, these trees are a prominent feature due to their location and absence of surrounding mature trees. The garden is thought to have been laid out when the bluestone homestead was completed in 1874 for Alexander Dennis. It is a fascinating and unusual pattern still in its original form. The garden contains a number of rare plants Measurements (western tree): ... more |
T11962 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
Glenormiston College, Glenormiston Road,, GLENORMISTON SOUTH VIC 3265 - Property No T12122 |
Horticultural value Contribution to landscape Rare and localised Outstanding size The tree is significant due to the small number of this species that are under cultivation in Victoria. Normally they are located in botanic gardens or historic properties and are rare in horticulture throughout Victoria. The tree is located on the lawn close to the homestead entrance. Measurements: 20/01/2008 Girth (m): 3.5 at 1.4 Spread (m): 7 Height (m): ... more |
T12122 |
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Chilean Wine Palm
156-292 Grattan Street PARKVILLE, MELBOURNE CITY |
Outstanding size (Scientific) Outstanding species (Scientific) Location/Context (Social) Landscape (Social) Park/Garden/Town (Historic) Species/Location (Aesthetic) The palm is significant at State level as a mature example of the species with large physical dimensions in comparison with other palms of the same species under cultivation in Victoria. The palm is currently in good health and has good structural ... more |
T12302 |
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