Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Cnr Parkfield & Edward Sts Bunbury
Location Details
S of Library in Car Park, on site of former Bunbury District Hospital
Other Name(s)
Araucaria heterophylla
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
|
Statement of Significance
TREE REMOVED
The Norfolk Island Pine was planted in the grounds of the Bunbury Hospital c 1900 and was a landmark visible from many parts of the town. For many years, it was decorated with coloured lights as the community Christmas tree.
Physical Description
REMOVED
tree removed as part of library redevelopment
History
Visible from many parts of the city, this prominent tree was planted in the grounds of the Bunbury District Hospital c. 1900.
For many years, the tree was decorated with coloured lights and used as the Christmas tree for Bunbury. It would have been appreciated by patients and staff at the hospital, as well as the wider community.
In 2001, it was noted that the tree had probably reached maximum height and that the branches were regularly pruned to prevent encroachment on nearby power lines. It appeared healthy and to be thriving.
The tree was removed during the building of the new Bunbury City Library c 2009.
Integrity/Authenticity
tree removed as part of library redevelopment
Condition
tree removed as part of library redevelopment
Place Type
Tree
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Creation Date
12 Mar 1993Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 Nov 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.