Vitex lucens
Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11305
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to the landscape.
Located at rear of Adam Lindsay Cottage
Vitex lucens is endemic to New Zealand and provides highly valued hardwood. It is an evergreen with pinkish red flowers produced in winter and is rare in cultivation in Victoria. Puriri was first collected at Tolaga Bay by Banks and Solander during Cook's first visit in 1769
Other examples occur at Portland, Coolart and the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 8.5
Girth (m):1.9
Height (m): 12.4
Estimated Age (yrs): 50
Condition: Good
Measurements: 22/11/2003
Spread (m): 10
Girth (m): 3.1
Height (m): 13
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good
Measurements: 18/02/2011
Spread (m): E-W 14; N-S13
Girth (m): 2.8
Height (m): 17.5
Condition: Good
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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