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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

160yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 23m

Details

Common name
Richmond Cypress Pine
Botanical name
Callitris columellaris
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
06 Jan 2011
Date of classification
23 Mar 2015

Statement of Significance

This tree, located below the Hopetoun Lawn,is a dominant specimen in the Botanic Gardens' landscape and occupies a prominent position in the Government House viewline.The tree hasan almost perfect conical form and compact crown and is thought to be a remnant of the 'pinetum' established by Mueller. This is also known as Callitris glaucophylla or White Cypress Pine