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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.3m

Height - 5m

Details

Common name
Arolla Or Swiss Stone Pine
Botanical name
Pinus cembra
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Banyule (VIC)
Location
134 Southern Road Heidelberg VIC 3084
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Rare (Scientific)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
17 Oct 2010
Date of classification
09 Dec 1982

Statement of Significance

A small tree with attractive foliage and cones .This species displays white bands along the needles. This is the only known tree of this species in Victoria and grows at higher altitudes than any other pine. It can withstand temperatures down to -50 degrees C<BR>Located in the back garden.