Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.5mHeight - 10m
Details
Common name
Scots Pine
Botanical name
Pinus sylvestris
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Boroondara (VIC)
Location
Beckett Park, Yarrbat Avenue, Balwyn VIC 3103
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
21 Nov 2000
Date of classification
11 Aug 1988
Statement of Significance
An attractive specimen of a species uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur at Taradale, Beechworth and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Pinus sylvestris is native to Europe and Asia, ranging from Ireland in the west to eastern Siberia and as far north as inside the Arctic Circle. This specimen is very well developed despite being affected by strong winds.<BR>Located south west of the playground