Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
1mHeight - 21m
Details
Common name
Monterey Pine
Botanical name
Pinus radiata
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Macedon Ranges (VIC)
Location
'Dromkeen', Lancefield Road, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
Date of measurement
01 Jan 1983
Date of classification
29 Jul 1983
Statement of Significance
This is a fine specimen of Monterey Pine (<EM>Pinus radiata</EM>) located at the residence built in 1889 by Judge Arthur Chomley who presided over the County and Supreme Courts of Victoria<BR>Although widely cultivated in plantations <EM>Pinus radiata </EM>is native to three very limited areas in the US: Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula, and San Luis Obispo Counties.<BR>The tree is behind the house in a paddock.