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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

?yrs

Trees

10

Diameter

2m

Height - 32m

Details

Common name
Sierra Redwood
Botanical name
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Type
Stand
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Indigo (VIC)
Location
Town Hall Gardens, Ford Street, Beechworth VIC 3747
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Rare (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
07 Apr 2010
Date of classification
28 Apr 1983

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape to historic gardens<BR>Aesthetic value<BR><BR>This majestic stand of 10 trees was planted in 1875 by Richard Jenkyns and presumed to be a gift from Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens.<BR>07/04/2010: Third tree from NE corner has died