EUCALYPTUS POLYANTHEMOS SSP. VESTITA
Other Name
Red Box
Location
JOHNSONS ROAD AMPHITHEATRE, PYRENEES SHIRE
File Number
T12498
Level
Regional
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
A single large Red Box located on a rural private property next to a railway line.
How is it significant?
This Red Box is significant for scientific reasons at the Regional level.
Why is it significant?
The Red Box is scientifically significant for its outstanding size. It is significantly larger than any other tree in the area and it is in a remarkably good condition with a thick and healthy canopy and no stem scars. The tree roots have most likely accessed a type of underground aquifer which has allowed the tree to grow so large and remain in a healthy condition.
Measurements: 23/12/2022
Spread (m): NS 27.7, EW 24.5
Girth (m): 7.9
Height (m): 27.6
Estimated age (yrs): 300
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified: 28/08/2023
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Tree