Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
160yrsTrees
8Diameter
0.7mHeight - 20m
Details
Common name
Japanese Cedar
Botanical name
Cryptomeria japonica
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Derwent Valley Council (TAS)
Location
Salmon Ponds 70 Salmon Ponds Road Plenty TAS 7140
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Location/Context (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
31 Mar 2014
Date of classification
31 Mar 2014
Other register(s)
Tasmanian Heritage Register
Statement of Significance
The Japanese Cedars form part of the important Salmon Ponds gardens which developed using material supplied from the gardens of Royal Society (now Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens). These trees are survivors of 12 supplied in 1865 which were planted in pairs either side of the main hatchery pond