Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11848
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to historic garden or park
Outstanding size
Located on the Hopetoun lawn and possibly the largest example of the species in the world. An enormous tree, although it dropped one of its branches in 1981. Presumably planted by Baron von Mueller, Director of Gardens, 1857 - 73. He mentions planting Monterey Cypresses in this region of the Gardens in Annual Reports in 1858 and 1864.
The tree canopy has been extensively cabled
Measurements: 06/2003
Spread (m): E-W 31; N-S 31
Girth (m): 10.62
Height (m): 29
Estimated Age (yrs): 142
Condition: Fair
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 08/09/1982
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FORMER GRAND RANK CABMAN'S SHELTERVictorian Heritage Register H0849
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SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCEVictorian Heritage Register H0848
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FORMER KELLOW FALKINER SHOWROOMSVictorian Heritage Register H0668
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