Pinus ponderosa
Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11294
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size
This Pinus ponderosa is an imposing specimen and the tallest tree in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and is noted for its beautiful bark. It is located near the 'Statue of Summer'.
In the middle of the 19th century, the Pinus ponderosa, native to western North America, was planted to see how it would acclimatise in the Ballarat Gardens.
Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 19
Girth (m): 4.15
Height (m): 40.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good
Measurements: 22/11/2003
Spread (m):20
Girth (m): 4.7
Height (m): 42
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good
Measurements: 25/02/2011
Spread (m):E-W 17; N-S 20
Girth (m) 4.3
Height (m) 39.5
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 24/06/1982
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BALLARAT BOTANICAL GARDENSVictorian Heritage Register H2252
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BALLARAT HIGH SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H1797
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Lakeside HospitalNational Trust
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