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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

125yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.8m

Height - 15m

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Details

Common name
Lilly Pilly
Botanical name
Acmena smithii
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Hobsons Bay (VIC)
Location
57 Melbourne Road Williamstown VIC 3016
Access
Restricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
21 Oct 2013
Date of classification
19 May 2016

Statement of Significance

This large old Lilly Pilly contributes significantly and aesthetically to the Williamstown streetscape, visually connecting the mature trees lining the nearby streets. The proximity of the tree to the roadway and footpath allows people passing to enjoy this specimen. Local government is supportive of the protection and listing of significant trees that contribute to the visual impact of the area
Tree is located in the front garden of the property

History

The area of Williamstown is of historic importance. It was initially considered along with Geelong and Melbourne for the capital of the new colony at Port Phillip.. Williamstown remained an important port of the new colony, and the first land sales in the area took place in 1837
This property, in the Parish of Cut Paw Paw was purchased in 1860 and is shown in a subdivision in 1855 in the County of Bourke.
The existing dwelling is an original Victorian blue stone with slate roof.