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Corymbia citriodora
Other NameLemon-scented Gum LocationInvermay Grove, ROSANNA VIC 3084 - Property No T12424
File NumberT12424LevelRegional |
Statement of Significance
What is significant?
This Lemon-scented Gum grows on the median strip in a suburban street and exhibits rare growth characteristics.
How is it significant?
This Lemon-scented Gum is significant for aesthetic reasons at the Regional level.
Why is it significant?
This Lemon-scented gum exhibits a curious growth form. The species typically has a smooth trunk, but this specimen is deeply wrinkled.
The cause of this growth form is not known - it is theorised to either be caused by genetic variation, or thigmotropism (plant response to mechanical stimuli) during the initial growth phase. This specimen is very unusual and is growing in a relatively hostile environment.
What is significant?
This Lemon-scented Gum grows on the median strip in a suburban street and exhibits rare growth characteristics.
How is it significant?
This Lemon-scented Gum is significant for aesthetic reasons at the Regional level.
Why is it significant?
This Lemon-scented gum exhibits a curious growth form. The species typically has a smooth trunk, but this specimen is deeply wrinkled.
The cause of this growth form is not known - it is theorised to either be caused by genetic variation, or thigmotropism (plant response to mechanical stimuli) during the initial growth phase. This specimen is very unusual and is growing in a relatively hostile environment.
Condition: Good
Tree Type: Individual
Circumference: 2.4m
Height: 18m
Canopy spread: 16m
Height method: Instrument
Circumference method: Tape Measure
Date of measurement: 13/5/2020
Age of tree: approximately 77 years
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Tree