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Eucalyptus viminalis

Location

Maroondah catchment HEALESVILLE, YARRA RANGES SHIRE

File Number

T12345

Level

State

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

This Manna gum is located in a restricted area of the Maroondah catchment. It is one of a set of large old growth trees in Victoria.

How is it significant?

This Manna gum (Eucalyptus viminalis) is significant for scientific reasons at State level.

Why is it significant?

This Manna gum is outstanding for its size, with a height of 54m, spread of 10m and girth of 12.9m. It is an outstanding example of the species despite its trunk being broken at 41m. This tree has a cave inside the base than can fit more than 10 people inside. It is the largest height of the species on the National Trust Register, with the next largest measuring 37.5m located in Spring Hill in the Macedon Ranges (T12157). It is one of a set of large old growth trees in Victoria also on the register (T12342, T12343, T12344, T12346, T12347, T12348, T12349, T12350, T12351, T12356, T12357, T12358).

Measurements: 2010

Spread (m): 10

Girth (m): 12.9

Height (m): 54

Estimated age (yrs): 200+

Condition : Good

Access: Restricted

Classified: 04/12/2017

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