Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.9mHeight - 15m
Details
Common name
Prickly Juniper
Botanical name
Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. Macrocarpa
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Mount Alexander (VIC)
Location
309 Barker Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
Date of measurement
26 Jul 1992
Date of classification
12 Aug 1992
Statement of Significance
This tree is a spectacular example of a species uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. It is native across the Mediterranean region and the only other known examples are 5 trees in the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens. A feature of the tree is its conical shape and dense blue-green foliage. <BR>Its wood is used to produce Cade oil , a dark, aromatic oil with a strong smoky smell used in some traditional cosmetics and incense.