Norfolk Island Pine 'Peace Tree'
Corner Shaw and Dunlop Street, Mortlake VIC 3272
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Statement of Significance
The Norfolk Island Pine (Auraucaria heterophylla), known as a 'Peace Tree', located at the corner of Shaw and Dunlop Streets, Mortlake, is a mature specimen. It is believed to have been planted in 1919 to mark the end of the First World War.
How is it significant?
The Norfolk Island Pine (Auraucaria heterophylla), known as a 'Peace Tree', located at the corner of Shaw and Dunlop Streets, Mortlake, is of historical, aesthetic and scientific (horticultural) significance to Moyne Shire.
Why is it significant?
The Norfolk Island Pine (Auraucaria heterophylla), known as a 'Peace Tree', located at the corner of Shaw and Dunlop Streets, Mortlake, is of local historical significance as a tree planted to mark the end of hostilities in the First World War.
The Norfolk Island Pine (Auraucaria heterophylla), known as a 'Peace Tree', located at the corner of Shaw and Dunlop Streets, Mortlake, is of local aesthetic significance as a mature specimen, and as an important element in the streetscape.
The Norfolk Island Pine (Auraucaria heterophylla), known as a 'Peace Tree', located at the corner of Shaw and Dunlop Streets, Mortlake, is of local scientific (horticultural) significance as a tree of known planting date as a record of growth of a particular species at a particular time.
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Norfolk Island Pine 'Peace Tree' - Physical Description 1
Mature Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) planted near the intersection of Shaw Street and Dunlop Street, not far from the war memorial.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
While Norfolk Island Pines of this age are relatively common in the Shire, a tree planted as a 'Peace Tree' in the aftermath of war is rare. It does compare, however, to the individual trees that make up the various avenues of honour planted around this same time.Norfolk Island Pine 'Peace Tree' - Physical Conditions
Good
Norfolk Island Pine 'Peace Tree' - Integrity
Intact
Veterans Description for Public
Norfolk Island Pine 'Peace Tree' - Veterans Description for Public
The Norfolk Island Pine (Auraucaria heterophylla), known as a 'Peace Tree', is located at the corner of Shaw and Dunlop Streets, Mortlake. A mature specimen, it is believed to have been planted in 1919 to mark the end of the First World War.
Heritage Study and Grading
Moyne - Moyne Shire Heritage Study Stage 2
Author: Helen Doyle in association with Context P/L
Year: 2006
Grading: Local
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