Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
160yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 23m
Details
Common name
Richmond Cypress Pine
Botanical name
Callitris columellaris
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
06 Jan 2011
Date of classification
23 Mar 2015
Statement of Significance
This tree, located below the Hopetoun Lawn,is a dominant specimen in the Botanic Gardens' landscape and occupies a prominent position in the Government House viewline.The tree hasan almost perfect conical form and compact crown and is thought to be a remnant of the 'pinetum' established by Mueller. This is also known as Callitris glaucophylla or White Cypress Pine