Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.6mHeight - 23m
Details
Common name
Weeping Beech
Botanical name
Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Macedon Ranges (VIC)
Location
'Alton' 239 Alton Road, Mount Macedon VIC 3441
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
Date of measurement
08 Apr 1989
Date of classification
08 Jun 1989
Statement of Significance
An outstanding example of the species. This cultivar is rare in Victoria and has grown intoa very attractive, upright specimen, making it amongst the best known of exotic trees in Victoria. The tree exhibits a straight trunk, well shaped crown and its pendulous foliage is particularly attractive. A smaller example occurs along the drive of 'Duniera'. <BR>It is located at the South-East corner of the tennis court.