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Level of Significance

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  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

104yrs

Trees

14

Diameter

1m

Height - 22m

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Details

Common name
Bunya Bunya Pine
Botanical name
Araucaria bidwillii
Other name
Swanpool Avenue of Honour
Type
Avenue
Condition
Good
Municipality
Benalla (VIC)
Location
Midland Highway Swanpool VIC 3673
Access
Restricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Commemorative (Historic)
  • Event (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of germination
01 Jan 1920
Date of measurement
09 Sep 2007
Date of classification
23 Apr 2018

Statement of Significance

This Avenue of Honour, planted in 1920, consisting of fourteen Araucaria bidwillii (Bunya Bunya Pine)commemorates World War1. It is an unusual choice of species for a commemorative planting as Australian natives are not commonly used. There are no other Avenues of Honour which use this species on the National Trust Register.

Measurements: 09/09/2007
Girth (m): 3.4
Spread (m): E-W 12; N-S 14
Height (m): 22
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good