Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
100yrsTrees
9Diameter
0.6mHeight - 12m
Details
Common name
Pencil Pine
Botanical name
Cupressus sempervirens var stricta
Other name
Pencil pine
Type
Avenue
Condition
Good
Municipality
Act (ACT)
Location
King George Terrace Parkes ACT 2600
Access
Restricted
Significances
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
Date of germination
11 Oct 1926
Date of measurement
17 Jun 2014
Date of classification
29 Jun 2014
Statement of Significance
The nine trees carry plaques indicating who planted them (members of the Empire Parliamentary Association). A replacement set of trees propagated from the original specimens has been planted in the north-east corner of the rose garden.
History
The nine trees carry plaques indicating who planted them (members of the Empire Parliamentary Association). A replacement set of trees propagated from the original specimens has been planted in the north-east corner of the rose garden.
Location
A line of trees between King George Terrace and Parkes Place along the eastern edge of the west rose garden