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    Lone Pine (Pinus butia), Caulfield Park

    This Pinus butia tree is of particular significance horticulturally and genetically as the direct progeny of the original Lone Pine tree from Gallipoli and serves as the ANZAC Memorial Tree within Caulfield Park.

    • Tree number

      503/CTR/2022

    • Date of assessment

      25/05/2023

    • Assessing Officer

      Christian Renaud

    • Tree Owner

      Council Tree

    • Record Type

      Single Specimen Tree

    • Number of trees

      1

    • Botanical Name

      Pinus butia

    • Common Name

      Lone Pine

    • Structural Root Zone (SRZ)

      3.4m

    • Approximate age

      57+ years

    • Diameter at breast height:

      93cm

    • Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

      11.2m

    • Tree height

      14m

    • Tree canopy width

      12m

    • Coordinates

      326411.2; 5806741.3

    • Glen Eira Asset ID

      TP102026

    Statement of significance:

    This tree fulfils the criteria of:

    • Horticultural or genetic value
    • Unique location or context
    • Particularly old specimen
    • Aesthetic value
    • Historical significance
    • An outstanding example of the species

    It is a mature example of a rare tree within Glen Eira, making it exceptional and valuable for its age and size as well.

    The tree is a prominent feature of the park, located near the north-west corner and entrance that is striking within its setting and makes a major contribution to the surrounding landscape. The tree provides substantial amenity and intangible value to park users and the wider community.

    The historical significance and value of this tree cannot be understated, based on its lineage and it is an outstanding example of the species to be found throughout the municipality and the wider region.

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