Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 18m
Details
Common name
Hoop Pine
Botanical name
Araucaria cunninghamii
Type
Specimen
Condition
Dead
Municipality
Moyne (VIC)
Location
Koroit Botanic Gardens, High Street, Koroit VIC 3282
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
Date of measurement
26 Jan 2004
Date of classification
13 Mar 1986
Statement of Significance
A tree which exhibits a curious growth form or physical feature such as abnormal outgrowths natural fusion of branches, severe lightning damage or unusually pruned forms.<BR><BR>An outstanding example of the Hoop Pine in excellent condition. The tree has a lean to the east due to prevailing westerly winds. This is the only known example of this species in the Warrnambool/Port Fairy/Portland area. Hoop Pine occurs alond the eastern coast in isolated pockets from northern NSW to Cape York<BR><BR>2004: A lot of wind damage 2013: The tree is in poor condition. Most of the branches have either been denuded by wind or eaten by cockatoos.Visited in Jan 2013 to include GPS coordinates.