Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
120yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.8mHeight - 10m
Details
Common name
Brazilian Pepper Tree
Botanical name
Schinus terebinthifolius
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
Date of measurement
28 Oct 2010
Date of classification
09 Mar 2015
Statement of Significance
Three specimens, from an original four, of a tree rare in cultivation. The species is very attractive with dark green compound leaves. A native of Brazil, it has been widely planted and has become naturalized in Florida and Hawaii.Three trees in a line close together, growing out of the gravel path used as the running track. . Other known examples occur at Bendigo, Williamstown, Portland and the Melbourne Botanic Gardens.They are located 30 metres east of Lone Pine on the path adjacent to Birdwood Avenue.