Desert Ash

Fraxinus angustifolia

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In front of Jamieson Primary School and part of the original planting in 1882.  Supplied by Von Mueller* on request from headmaster, H T Webb.  Scheduled for felling, but saved by efforts of passionate resident, Wendy Blackledge.             

 

 

 

  *Baron von Mueller was Government Botanist in late 1800s and director of Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.