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Acacia caerulescens

Other Name Buchan Blue Wattle Location Old Orbost Road,, ORBOST VIC 3888 - Property No T11013 File Number T11013 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Rare or localised

A stand of about 50 trees bordering the Old Orbost Road and onto the hillside,extendings to a few trees on private land. This stand is a large population and includeslarge trees, and a number of young saplings. This recently described species (1989) is endemic to eastern Victoria, in the Buchan (where it is a smaller tree) to Lakes Entrance area (Toorloo Arm). The species is ornamental and was sold in the nursery trade as Acacia 'Buchan Blue''.

Measurements: 15/10/1993
Spread (m): 9.4
Girth (m): 1.32
Height (m): 16.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 50
Condition:Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/11/1993