Pine and Cedars at Croagh Patrick Location Park Street, Bowen. Tree Species Pine (Pinus sp) Cedar (Cedrus sp.) Physical Description Condition of mature trees are to a high standard with dense foliage and typical branch structure. No evidence of pruning Statement of Significance Many of the avenue plantings have historical significance because they are believed... Continue Reading →
Cypress, Cedars, Crab Apple and Oaks of Campbell’s Corner, Pinnacle Road. Location Campbell’s Corner, Pinnacle Road, approximately 8 km south west of Orange. Tree Species Cypress (Chamaecyparis sp.) Cedars (Cedrus sp.) Crab Apples (Prunus sp.) Oaks (Quercus sp.) Physical Description The dense foliage of the many Conifer species frame views into the park and provides... Continue Reading →
Location Campbell’s Corner, Pinnacle Road, approximately 8 km South West of Orange. Statement of Significance Campbell’s Corner is a small memorial park located along a road deviation on Pinnacle Road. The reserve has historical and landscape significance, both as a memorial and flora park. The flora park was developed by Victor Campbell, a landscape architect,... Continue Reading →
The broad canopy of Cedar (left), contrasts to the narrow upright form of the Giant Sequoia (right). Location Gosling Creek Reserve. Pinnacle Road (approximately 9 km west of Orange). Tree Species Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Cedar (Cedrus sp. ) Physical Description Trees are prominent as they are situated in a area of a majority of... Continue Reading →
Location Pinnacle Road (approximately 9 km west of Orange). Tree Species Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata) Cedar (Cedrus sp.) Physical Description The Cedars are spectacular trees easily recognisable with their conical form and bright yellow/green foliage. The broad canopies of the Cedars provide shade and visual amenity to visitors of the dam. The mature Radiata Pines... Continue Reading →
Location Orange Cemetery. Lone Pine Avenue, Bowen. Tree Species Himalayan Cypress (Cupressus torulosa) Physical Description The two Cypresses exhibit a strong upright conical habit, which is broad spreading at the base. Statement of Significance These trees form a visually prominent feature of the cemetery landscape. The heritage listing for the cemetery notes that the mature... Continue Reading →
Location Rawson display home, corner of Burrendong Way and Mitchell Highway. Tree Species Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deoda ra) Oak trees (Quercus sp. ) Physical Description The trees frame the entrance to Burrendong Way from the Mitchell Highway. The blue/grey foliage of the Deodar Cedar contrast with that of the Oak Trees. Statement of Significance The... Continue Reading →
Location Entry Avenue, Northern border of Orange High School and Duntryleague. Tree Species Sequoia (Sequoiadendron spp.) Physical Description These particular trees exhibit a typical growth of cylindrical upright forms with dense branch structure. The trees have still not reached full mature height. Statement of Significance The Sequoia have a significance as an uncommon tree in... Continue Reading →
Location Ploughman’s Lane (between The Escort Way and Canobolas Road), West of Orange. Tree Species Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra cv. ‘Italica’). Physical Description Tall narrow trunked tree with numerous branches starting from ground level. Some examples of wind damage to western facing trees. Statement of Significance The poplars have an aesthetic significance for the strong... Continue Reading →
Location Endsleigh House, Endsleigh Avenue, part of the Precinct of Glenroi. Tree Species Cedar (Cedrus sp.) Conifer (Chamaecyparis sp.) Physical Description The historic homestead of Endsleigh House is characterised by a mixed planting of Conifers. The bright yellow/green foliage of the Chamaecyparis contrasts with that of the deciduous Cedar located in the front yard. Residential... Continue Reading →
Location Bathurst Road (between Cox Avenue and Icely Road), Bowen. Tree Species Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Oak (Quercus sp.) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) Physical Description An avenue of mixed exotic trees including Oaks and Cedars line the entry driveway to Kinross Wolaroi. All trees are healthy specimens showing good branch and vegetation structure. An individual... Continue Reading →
Location Memory Park. Icely Road and Bathurst Road. Tree Species Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra cv. ‘Italica’) Physical Description Healthy mature specimens with tall trunks and many branches from the ground up. Trees create a ‘soldier’ effect of straight lines. Statement of Significance The Poplars were planted beginning in 1935 for each former Mayor of Orange... Continue Reading →
The memorial poplars of Memory Park are at left and the cedars of the Memorial Avenue plantings are at right Location Icely Road and Bathurst Road. Statement of Significance Memory Park formed part of town planner Norman Weekes’ concept developed during the 1920s aimed at enhancing the entry points to Orange. Weekes’ original gateway concept... Continue Reading →
Location Windbreaks, generally located throughout the Local Government Area but predominantly on the elevated plateau to the South. Statement of Significance Windbreaks are a characteristic feature of the rural lands within Orange City, they are particularly prevalent in the Southern areas of the city on the elevated plateau. The lack of relief in landform on... Continue Reading →
Location Cook Park. Summer Street, between Clinton and Sampson Streets, part of the Precinct of Central Orange. Tree Species Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) Physical Description Fine examples of mature exotic species. The four Deodar Cedars were planted in the early days of Cook Park and are over 120 years old. These trees form an impressive... Continue Reading →
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