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Eucalyptus cladocalyx

Other Name

Sugar Gum

Location

51-59 Russell Street,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T12174

File Number

T12174

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape
Outstanding size
Aesthetic significance
Outstanding example of species

The Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) located in the south-west corner of the gardenmakes anaesthetic contribution to this culturally, historically and architecturally significant residence and 1940s arboretum-style garden. Its was planted circa 1941 to the south of the residence creating a broad green backdrop for the residence and its high rounded canopyaccentuates the curves of Arthur Pretty's 1940 Moderne inspired architecture of the residence. This specimen is notable as a prime example of the species due to its great canopy spread-girth-height ratio. It also represents an important Australian element of a historic planting style found in rural/country-style homesteads in Victoria.
On Saturday 24 November 2012, the tree dropped a major lateral limb on the east-west canopy axis, reducing it spread to 28 metres.

Measurements: 25/06/2011
Spread (m): E-W 30; N-S 23
Girth (m): 5.25
Height (m): 26.3
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 28/05/2012

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees