Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea'
Phillip Island Road Newhaven, BASS COAST SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
This stand of ten Horizontal Golden Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea') are located along Phillip Island Road, forming the entrance to the island across the bridge from San Remo. Seven trees are located on the south side of the road, and three are located on the north side of the road. The trees were planted under the guidance of Mr. William Thompson, President of the Cowes Progress Association, in 1912.
How is it significant?
This stand of ten Horizontal Golden Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea') is significant for social and scientific reasons at Regional level.
Why is it significant?
This stand of ten Horizontal Golden Cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea') make a significant contribution to the surrounding landscape, particularly as a gateway to Phillip Island. Plantings of Horizontal Golden Cypress are part of the cultural heritage of the Phillip Island landscape, with another example of an avenue of this species on the register at Cowes (T12060), which are also associated with William Thompson and were planted at the same time. They are an outstanding example of the species for their health and size at an average of 12m height and average circumference of 2.5m. It is also noted that is now uncommon to see Horizontal Golden Cypress planted in new gardens/streetscapes.
Condition: Good
Tree Type: Stand
Number of trees: 10
Average Circumference: 2.5m
Average Height: 12m
Height range: 2.5m
Height method: other
Circumference method: Tape Measure
Date of measurement: 3/3/2018
Age of tree: 106 years
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FORMER JETTY/WHARFVictorian Heritage Inventory
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Former St Paul's Boys' HomeNational Trust
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Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Horizontalis Aurea'National Trust
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