Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
120yrsTrees
1Diameter
3mHeight - 36m
Details
Common name
Giant Sequioa
Botanical name
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Type
Specimen
Condition
Excellent
Municipality
Huon Valley Council (TAS)
Location
Franklin Primary School 10 New Road Franklin TAS 7113
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Location/Context (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Commemorative (Historic)
- Event (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
Date of measurement
29 Mar 2014
Date of classification
17 Apr 1996
Statement of Significance
The Giant Sequoia is an important part of the character of Franklin Primary School and to a lesser extent the town of Franklin itself. It has significance from its assocition with Arbour Day
Notes
Top of tree has been removed and height of tree is now considerably less than when nominated in 1996. The height of the tree was then estimated as being 50 metres.