Pyrus communis
629 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No T11905
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to the landscape
Historical significance
A small, slender tree of weeping habit, possibly because it has not been pruned for many years. It isin the remnant of the garden belonging to the Government Storehouse, once locatedon this site. It is presumed to be the only pear tree within the Central Business DIstrict of Melbourne
The Chinese consider the Pear a symbol of good luck. The tree was transplanted in August 1987 from the south-west corner of Bourke and King Sts Melbourne and is now in the back courtyard of the Royal Melbourne Hotel at 629 Bourke St Melbourne.
Measurements: 05/1982
Spread (m): 4
Girth (m): 0.8
Height (m): 7
Estimated Age (yrs): 130
Condition: Fair
Measurements: 1712/ 2010
Spread (m): E-W 5; N-S 5
Girth (m): 1
Height (m): 8
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified: 13/05/1982.
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FORMER ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS TRAINING DEPOTVictorian Heritage Register H0717
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MITRE TAVERNVictorian Heritage Register H0464
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MELBOURNE SAVAGE CLUBVictorian Heritage Register H0025
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