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Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 10m

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Details

Common name
Irish Strawberry Tree
Botanical name
Arbutus unedo
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Bayside (VIC)
Location
52 South Road, Brighton VIC 3186
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Other scientific (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
10 Jun 1997
Date of classification
11 Dec 1997

Statement of Significance

This tree is a large example of the species exhibiting a wide-spreading canopy. A dominant feature of the garden,which was established in 1913 by the current (1998) owners family. The tree was plantedto commemorate his grandfather's safe return from Gallipoli. <BR><EM>Arbutus unedo</EM>is native to theMediterranean and western Europe. Due to its presence in South West Ireland, it is also known as Irish strawberry tree