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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

110yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 23m

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Details

Common name
Hoop Pine
Botanical name
Araucaria cunninghamii
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Moonee Valley (VIC)
Location
28-68 Flemington St Travancore VIC 3032
Access
Restricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
01 May 2013
Date of classification
22 Mar 2017

Statement of Significance

This Hoop Pine is significant for aesthetic and scientific reasons at Regional level. This tree considered to be of outstanding size for the Melbourne area, having a height of 23m and canopy spread of 11m. The top of the tree shows reduced vigour from wind exposure. This is a mature specimen in fair condition, and provides a contribution to the surrounding landscape of this Travancore garden. It is likely part of the original garden plantings and is in close proximity to other trees of the same era. The trunk lean is not considered a defect but merely a typical growth habit of the species.

History

Travancore is a small suburb of only 7 streets and included land bought and sold in 1847. Flemington House mansion was built by wealthy pastoralist, Hugh Glass 1853 who planted the gardens and further subdivided the land.