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- Collection: Grounds and Arboretum
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5. Cedrus libani (Lebanon cedar).
Native to the mountains of the Mediterranean region, this species is known for its high quality timber, oils and resins.
4. Tilea europea (European linden).
Planted in the early 1900s, it is one of the oldest and most impressive plants on the grounds. John Tremearne acquired seedlings from the State nursery in Sawpit Gully and, with hospital staff, planted the seedling.
3. Tremearne House.
Originally called ‘Pednolva’, the house was built in the early 1880s by Dr John Tremearne, (medical officer for the hospital from 1872 to 1888). The State Government acquired the House in 1909, converting it into classrooms, a library and museum for…
2. Quercus acutissima (sawtooth oak).
Native to China, this uncommonly planted tree was one of the earliest plantings in the grounds. It is an attractive urban amenity tree with the ability to tolerate adverse conditions such as drought and poor soils.
1. Main gates.
Erected in 1952 to acknowledge the contribution of Sir Alexander Peacock, (who was from the Creswick area).