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Eucalyptus regnans

Other Name

Mountain ash

Location

Mt Fatigue Road GUNYAH, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

File Number

T12347

Level

State

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

This Mountain ash is located in the Strezlecki Ranges and is one of a set of large old growth trees in Victoria (T12342, T12343, T12344, T12345, T12346, T12348, T12349, T12350, T12351, T12356, T12357, T12358). It is located in a pocket of old growth 200m west off Mt Fatigue Road, Strezlecki Ranges.

How is it significant?

This Mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) is significant for scientific reasons at State level.

Why is it significant?

This tree is outstanding for its size, with a height of 41m, spread of 20m and girth of 18.85m, the largest girth and ground perimeter known in the State. This Mountain ash is an outstanding example of the species. The trunk of the tree is broken at 41m. The first known measurements of this tree were taken in 1980s.

Measurements: 12/09/2010

Spread (m): 20

Girth (m): 18.85

Height (m): 41

Estimated Age (yrs): 200+

Condition: Good

Access: Restricted

Classified: 04/12/2017

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees