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Eucalyptus globulus

Other Name

Blue Gum

Location

Lonsdale Street Hamilton, SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE

File Number

T12399

Level

Demolished/Removed

Statement of Significance

Tree Measurements:

Condition: Good

Tree Type: Individual

Circumference: 6.8m

Height: 22.0m

Canopy spread: 25m

Height method: Instrument

Circumference method: Tape Measure

Date of measurement: 17/01/2019

Age of tree: approximately 100+ years

STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE:

What is significant?

This large Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum) located on a road verge at the corner of Londsdale Street and Thompson Street, Hamilton.

How is it significant?

This Eucalyptus globulus is significant for scientific reasons and for its contribution to landscape at the Regional level.

Why is it significant?

This Eucalyptus globulus is outstanding for its size, with a height of 22m and spread of 25m and girth of 6.8m. The tree is in a prominent location at the main entrance to Hamilton and makes a significant contribution to the landscape of the town. It is the last remaining Blue Gum of a row planted along Lonsdale Street in 1880.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees