Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 20m
Details
Common name
Pepper Tree
Botanical name
Schinus molle var. areira
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Mount Alexander (VIC)
Location
8 Farran Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
23 Aug 2010
Date of classification
27 Apr 1995
Statement of Significance
This tree, native to northern South America and Mexico, has an outstanding crown and branch structure, and its location makes a significant contribution to the landscape. Minor deadwooding is required.<BR>The Pepper tree was widely planted in homestead gardens and stockyards in dry areas of NSW, Victoria and South Australia. It is fire resistant and has invaded lowland grassland and woodland and dry forest