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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

3m

Height - 24m

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Details

Common name
Fastigiated Monterey Cypress
Botanical name
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Fastigiata'
Other name
Cupressus
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Greater Geelong (VIC)
Location
Johnstone Park Cnr Little Malop And Fenwick Streets Geelong VIC 3220
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
07 Apr 2004
Date of classification
09 Nov 1989

Statement of Significance

An outstanding example of this fastigiate form of the species. The tree has developed a stout trunk and the branches have an upright habit forming a narrow crowned tree. Other examples occur in the Royal Botanic Gardens (central lawn), Geelong Botanic Gardens (near entrance),and Eastern Park. This tree is the best example of the known specimens in Victoria<BR>It is located West end of municipal offices, Little Malop Street end of Johnstone Park, adjacent toilet block.