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Eucalyptus melliodora

Other Names Yellow Box ,  'Camel Tree' Location RMB 5230 Terrets Road,, BENALLA VIC 3672 - Property No T11366 File Number T11366 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Curious growth form

This Eucalyptus melliodora is known as the 'Camel Tree' due to unusual growth form. A section of the trunk has grown along the ground, for about 2.9m and producing growth of 1.2m with a circumference of approximately 3m.This forms an shape that resembles a camel.
E. melliodora (Yellow Box) is widely distributed on the eastern plains and tablelands from western Victoria, NSW to southern Queensland and is considered to be the best native tree for honey production.
The tree is located on road reserve north-west of Benalla.

Measurements: 10/1981
Spread (m): 15.0
Girth (m):3.0
Height (m): 17
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good

Measurements: 13/10/1988
Spread (m): 18.2
Girth (m): 2
Height (m): 10.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 150

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/11/1986