Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.6mHeight - 13m
Details
Common name
Tecate Cypress
Botanical name
Hesperocyparis forbesii
Other name
formerly Cupressus forbesii
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Colac Otway (VIC)
Location
Colac Botanic Gardens, Fyans Street, Colac VIC 3250
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
25 Nov 2003
Date of classification
12 Apr 1990
Statement of Significance
This stand of Tecate Cypress (<EM> Hesperocyparis forbesii</EM>) comprises the only known examples of the species in Victoria. A native of South and Baja California, the species is notable for its peeling bark, which leaves bright green patches, later turning red-brown. The foliage has the appearance of <EM>Cupressus macrocarpa </EM>but is brighter green. The single tree is atypical having a pendulous habit and slightly different foliage. The group in the north-east corner are stressed from carparking and compacted soil.