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Acacia caerulescens

Other Name

Buchan Blue Wattle

Location

Lake Tyers Forest Park, Princes Highway,, ORBOST VIC 3888 - Property No T11011

File Number

T11011

Level

Regional

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T11011 Acacia caerulescens
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T11011 Acacia caerulescens

Statement of Significance

Rare or localised
Outstanding example of specie

Growing on the north-east facing slope, this individual specimen stands out from surrounding plantings due to its rounded crown reaching ground level and striking blue foliage. This endemic species is restricted to eastern Victoria (Buchan to Lakes Entrance) on limestone soils. Three mature trees, planted by Melbourne University in circa1975, grow at Miegunyah, Toorak and a large specimen occurs opposite the main entrance to the Bailleau Library, Melbourne University.
The tree is located in Lake Tyers Forest Park, Princes Highway, south west sideof Toorloo Arm Bridge.

Measurements: 15/10/1993
Spread (m): 11.7
Girth (m): 1
Height (m): 8.25
Estimated Age (yrs): 50
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/11/1993

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees