CANARY ISLAND PINE TREE AT HURSTBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL, GREYSHARPS RD

GREYSHARPS RD HURSTBRIDGE, NILLUMBIK SHIRE

Nillumbik Shire

Canary Island Pine Tree at Hurstbridge Pre School Colour - Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992

Statement of Significance

Unlike the very common Monterey Pine tree (Pinus radiata), this species is not common in the Shire and the tree identified is of particular significance because of its excellent form, good condition, large size and its age. It is part of a group planting of trees associated with the Hurst Family Cemetery which dates from 1866 and has considerable cultural significance.

BASIS OF SIGNIFICANCE:
HORTICULTURE
ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEMES

DEGREE OF SIGNIFICANCE: LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE

EXTENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:
TREE AND SITE TO 50 METRE RADIUS.