Chamaecyparis pisifera 'plumosa aurea'
Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Horticultural value
Rare or localised
Particularly old
Aesthetic value
This specimen was planted by the gardeners in the Turning Circle at the front entrance to the hospital
Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913.
The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid to late nineteenth century and others from the post 1913 work of Hugh Linaker and later curators. The efforts of grounds staff over the decades has created a succession plan that extends beyond the lifespan of the 19th century plantings.
It has become one of the top 5 collections of trees in Victoria (John Hawker)
Measurements: 18/07/2013
Height (m): 9
Canopy Spread (m): 7
Girth (m): 0.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 50
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 05/03/2014
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MAYDAY HILLS HOSPITALVictorian Heritage Register H1189
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0354
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FORMER OVENS BENEVOLENT ASYLUMVictorian Heritage Register H1510
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