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Level of Significance

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Age

161yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 12m

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Details

Common name
New Zealand Christmas Tree
Botanical name
Metersideros excelsa
Type
Specimen
Condition
Excellent
Municipality
Hobart City Council (TAS)
Location
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Lower Domain Road Hobart TAS 7000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of germination
01 Jan 1864
Date of measurement
27 Mar 2014
Date of classification
21 Oct 1997

Statement of Significance

The New Zealand Christmas Tree forms part of the significant collections of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.