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Level of Significance

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  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

145yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 29m

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Details

Common name
Bunya Bunya Pine
Botanical name
Araucaria bidwillii
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue Melbourne Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
Date of measurement
15 Jul 1996
Date of classification
27 Jan 1983

Statement of Significance

This tree is of state significance for its outstanding size, as an outstanding example of its species, for its historic significance as part of a historic park or garden. It is a magnificent lawn specimen, planted in 1879 by Lady Bowen, wife of the Governor of Victoria.

Notes

A magnificent lawn specimen, planted in 1879 by Lady Bowen, wife of the Governor of Victoria.