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Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Other Name

River Red Gum

Location

Short Street,, WAHGUNYAH VIC 3687 - Property No T11100

File Number

T11100

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Historical value

This is an old River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) with historical significance. It was the site of the first Catholic mass service held in Wahgunyah in 1869 by Father W Tierney, Parish Priest of Beechworth. A brass plaque detailing this information is attached to the tree.
The tree is located in a road reserve at the end of Short Street.

Measurements: circa 1982
Spread (m): 25.4
Girth (m): 5.9
Height (m): 23
Estimated Age (yrs): 250
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 04/2010:
Spread (m): E-W 20, N-S 18
Girth (m): 5.7
Height (m): 24
Condition: Excellent

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/03/1985

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees