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Eucalyptus cladocalyx

Other Names

Sugar Gum ,  "The Governor's Tree"/"The Governor's Gum" (known 1928 -c.1940s)

Location

Cnr Tyrone Street and Princes Highway,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12202

File Number

T12202

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape, landmark
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Historical value
Outstanding example of species

This Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) is a landmark of historical, social and cultural significance to the State of Victoria.
It was planted on 6th September,1928 by the Governor of Victoria, Lord Somers, as the first official tree of the Werribee section of the Calder Memorial Avenue and today remains the dominating tree in what remains of the historic planting.
The specimen commemorated the contribution of William Calder (1860-1928) to the development of the road network in Victoria and provides a physical link to the past.
The significance, identity and colloquial name of this tree were forgotten over time as the older generation of Werribee gradually died.

Measurements: 14/10/2012
Spread (m): E-W 26; N-S 29
Girth (m): 7.5
Height (m): 30.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 84
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 25/02/2013

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree