Eucalyptus melliodora

Other Name

Yellow Box

Location

Through Road Park, Through Road,, CAMBERWELL VIC 3124 - Property No T12166

File Number

T12166

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape, remnant native vegetation
Particularly old
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species
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This Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora), located on the south side of Through Road Park, is a notable landmark in Camberwell. The tree contributes a major aesthetic quality to the immediate streetscape of Through Road and the surrounding environment. This specimen is of exceptional height which makes it the largest on the Register for the Melbourne Metropolitan area. Considering the species is an excellent source of firewood it is fortunate that this superb specimen has survived in suburbia.

Measurements: 13/07/2011
Spread (m): E-W 18.7; N-S 18.4
Girth (m): 2.92
Height(m): 26.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 100+
Condition: Excellent

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 05/03/2012

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree