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Eucalyptus tereticornis

Other Name

Forest Red Gum

Location

'Strathfieldsaye Homestead', Perry Bridge,, STRATFORD VIC 3862 - Property No T11279

File Number

T11279

Level

State

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T11279 Eucalyptus tereticornis
[2/2]
T11279 Eucalyptus tereticornis

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape

This is a large and imposing specimen of Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) located in paddocks forming part of the historic Strathfieldsaye Homestead complex at Stratford.
The tree exhibits a large trunk and an upright, narrow crown with no foliage for the first 10-14 metres.
The Strathfieldsaye estate is classified by the National Trust and listed on the Register of the National Estate. The present complex was established in 1869-1879 and has strong associations with the history of Gippsland.The landscape quality of the complex is paramount.
The tree is located in the Strathfieldsaye Homestead garden, 20m from the front gate and 300m from the shore of Lake Wellington.

Measurements: 06/01/1982
Girth (m): 5.1
Height (m): 35
Estimated Age (yrs): 500
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 08/09/1988

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees