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Age (approx)

150yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 26m

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Details

Common name
Canary Island Pine
Botanical name
Pinus canariensis
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Ballarat (VIC)
Location
Synagogue, Barkly Street, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Location/Context (Social)
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  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
15 Apr 2011
Date of classification
11 Mar 2020

Statement of Significance

The tree was planted by Jacob Bernstein, an active member of Ballarat's Hebrew community, in 1867. It is now a fine specimen, dominating the front of the building and indeed that intersection.

Pinus canariensis is native to the Canary Islands and highly suited to South-east Australia. It has strongly fissured red bark which contrasts with its dark green and soft textured foliage.It is excellent as a street tree, forming an attractive upright canopy