EUCALYPTUS CLADOCALYX

An avenue of 4 Sugar Gums growing along the western fence line on a private rural property in Bamawm Extension.  

These Sugar Gum trees are significant for scientific and social/landscape reasons at the Regional level. 

These Sugar Gums are scientifically significant as they are outstanding examples of the species, in particular Tree 1 and Tree 2 (identified in the Vegetation Assessment Report).  

The trees are also significant for their contribution to the landscape. The area they grow in was historically cleared for dairy farming. The Sugar Gums are not remnant or indigenous trees but were planted as windbreaks. These trees also provide habitat for birds of prey. The trees were most likely planted by James Elias Hooker (President of the Bamawm Extension Fruit Growers Association). 

The current owner has planted indigenous trees on the property and is collaborating on a project with North Central Catchment Management Authority, Lockington Landcare and the Murray Darling Wetland Working Group to establish a wetland in close proximity to the Sugar Gums. 

Measurements: 30/06/2022

Spread (m): Unknown

Girth (m): 6

Height (m): 17

Estimated age (yrs): 110

Condition: Good

Access: Restricted

Classified: 31/05/2023