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EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS SUBSP. GLOBULUS

Other Name

Tasmanian Blue Gum

Location

16 ARMY SETTLEMENT ROAD PAKENHAM, CARDINIA SHIRE

File Number

T12512

Level

Regional

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NominatedPhoto6636 210-Tree2
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NominatedPhoto6651 433-Bark of
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NominatedPhoto6637 713-Blue

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

A pair of Tasmanian Blue Gums growing on a private property in the Green Wedge Zone of Pakenham.

How is it significant?

These Tasmanian Blue Gums are significant for scientific reasons at the Regional level.

Why is it significant?

These trees are scientifically significant for their outstanding size. They have reached impressive heights and circumferences for the south-east region of greater Melbourne and are in range with other trees on the Register. Furthermore, Tree 2 is the third tallest Tasmanian Blue Gum located in Victoria to date, following the two tallest located in Ballarat.

It is unusual to find a planted stand of this size in a semi-urban environment. The trunks are immense, and the lower sections are covered in heavy, gnarly bark. The smooth branches vary in colour from grey to white to cream and pink. The trees also currently provide habitat and hollows are forming in the branches and trunk.

Measurements: 23/05/2023

Spread (m): 19.5 m (Tree 1), 22 m (Tree 2)(N-S), 16.1 m (Tree 1), 17.6 m (Tree 2)(EW)

Girth (m): 6.8 m (Tree 1), 7.2 m (Tree 2)

Height (m): 25.2 m (Tree 1), 37.2 m (Tree 2)

Estimated age (yrs): 110

Condition: Good

Access: Restricted

Classified: 09/12/2024

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees