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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

120yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

3m

Height - 13m

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Details

Common name
Pepper Tree
Botanical name
Schinus areira
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Boroondara (VIC)
Location
'Willsmere', Princess Street, Kew VIC 3101
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
24 Oct 2010
Date of classification
22 Sep 2016

Statement of Significance

Located on the former Willsmere Hospital site and at the north east corner of the main building, this is a very old and large example of the species. There are several other fine specimens within the grounds but this tree is particularly notable for its large trunk.