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Eucalyptus obliqua x E. regnans

Other Name Otway Messmate Location Melba Gully State Park, Great Ocean Road,, LAVERS HILL VIC 3238 - Property No T11057 File Number T11057 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Particularly old
Outstanding size

Known as 'The Big Tree', the Otway Messmate is a natural hybrid between Eucalyptus regnans (Mountain Ash) and Eucalyptus obliqua (Messmate). The tree is very large but is only in fair condition, possessing a large hollow in the trunk and severe storm damage to the canopy. Its circumference is possibly one of the largest in Victoria.

Measurements: 04/1987
Spread (m): -
Girth (m): 16.62
Height (m): 31.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 300+
Condition: Poor

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/05/1987