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Eucalyptus cephalocarpa

Other Name

Silver-Leaved Stringybark

Location

Bexsarm Crescent Rowville, KNOX CITY

File Number

T12378

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Tree Measurements:

Condition: Good

Tree Type: Individual

Circumference: 1.09m

Height: 13m

Canopy spread: N-S: 15m E-W: 15m

Height method: Instrument

Circumference method: Tape Measure

Date of measurement: 09/2018

Age of tree: approximately 200+ years

Measured by Justin Herbert

STATEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE

What is significant?

A large Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver leaved Stringybark) located on the nature reserve of Bexsarm Crescent in Rowville.

How is it significant?

The Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver leaved Stringybark) is significant for scientific, reasons at Regional level.

Why is it significant?

This Eucalyptus cephalocarpa (Silver leaved Stringybark) is an outstanding example of the species with an impressive circumference of 1.09m which is large for this species. The tree provides habitat for local fauna, and makes a contribution to the surrounding landscape. There are no other examples of this species on the register at time of classification.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees