Eucalyptus saxatilis

Other Name

Suggan Buggan Mallee

Location

Snowy River National Park, Little River Gorge,, WULGULMERANG VIC 3885 - Property No T11022

File Number

T11022

Level

State

Statement of Significance

Rare or localised distribution

This stand of 40 is of a species that has a restricted occurrence in Victoria, being confined to three known populations at Little River Gorge, Stradbroke Chasm and Milky Creek Track near World End Spur; Black Mountain S-W of Suggan Buggan and on Mount Wheeler. A mallee tree, the species is rare in Australia and is notable for its multi-stemmed habit, smooth salmon-pink bark and glaucous young leaves. The small angular fruits are also of interest..

Measurements: 27/04/98
Spread (m):3.0
Girth (m): 0.32
Height (m): 11.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 200+
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 17/12/98

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree