Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.7mHeight - 14m
Details
Common name
Wiridgil
Botanical name
Picconia excelsa
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Glen Eira (VIC)
Location
'Grimwade House', Cnr Balaclava And Orrong Roads, Caulfield VIC 3162
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Location/Context (Social)
- Landscape (Social)
- Contemporary association (Social)
Date of measurement
28 Oct 2003
Date of classification
11 Mar 1993
Statement of Significance
Located in the grounds of a former mansion (circa 1875) and now private school property, this is a fine example of a species uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. It is endemic to Macaronesia, occurring on the Canary Islands (Spain) and Madeira (Portugal).<BR>A large Cedar on the north side is crowding the canopy spread.