Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
160yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 14m
Details
Common name
Cedar Of Lebanon
Botanical name
Cedrus libani
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
01 Jun 2003
Date of classification
09 Mar 2015
Statement of Significance
A very large spreading tree which is a major feature of the Hopetoun Lawn in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It is the largest and finest example of the species known and is thought to be a remnant of the 'pinetum' established by Mueller in the 1860s. Surprisingly, this species is rarely cultivated in Victoria. It has a lean to the north - west but is otherwise in good condition.