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Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Other NamesRiver Red Gum , Old Be-al LocationSandhills near Lake Wonga Wyperfeld National Park, HOPETOUN VIC 3396 - Property No T11539
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
Location or Context: important landmark
Particularly old
Outstanding Size: height x circumference x spread
Outstanding Example of Species
A magnificent River Red Gum commonly referred to as 'Old Be-al', and one of the best known trees in Victoria. This isolated specimen is growing in sandy soil and is surrounded by a deep litter of leaves. The tree is in excellent condition considering its location in an extremely harsh environment
It is located 1 km North-West of Lake Jerriwirrup
Measurements: 14/10/1981
Spread (m): 99.0 (circumference)
Circumference(m): 0.58( at 1.4m above ground)
Height (m): 21.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 400
Condition: Good
Particularly old
Outstanding Size: height x circumference x spread
Outstanding Example of Species
A magnificent River Red Gum commonly referred to as 'Old Be-al', and one of the best known trees in Victoria. This isolated specimen is growing in sandy soil and is surrounded by a deep litter of leaves. The tree is in excellent condition considering its location in an extremely harsh environment
It is located 1 km North-West of Lake Jerriwirrup
Measurements: 14/10/1981
Spread (m): 99.0 (circumference)
Circumference(m): 0.58( at 1.4m above ground)
Height (m): 21.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 400
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified: 04/01/1982
UPDATE 2024
Tree was burnt by fires in 1982, with significant dead wood now present.
Location: Heading into the park from Wyperfeld Entrance road turn left at Black Flat Track and follow right along Black Flat Track (gets renamed Camerons Track) and follow this to a junction where it becomes true Camerons Track that essentially runs north then west – east for approximately 7 kilometres where then it joins to the left Everard Track where it runs east – west. Follow this for approximately 5 kilometres to the water tank where it briefly runs north along Meridian Track for 50 metres where a right-hand track picks up Jerriwirrup Track for about 3 kilometres and follow to the informal carpark. From there by foot travel 400 metres north over the sand hill to the tree below.
Measurements: 30/06/2024
Spread (N-S): 29m
Spread (E-W): 27m
Height: 24m
Trunk circumference: 6.20m (at 1.4m above ground level)
Condition: Fair
Classified: 04/01/1982
UPDATE 2024
Tree was burnt by fires in 1982, with significant dead wood now present.
Location: Heading into the park from Wyperfeld Entrance road turn left at Black Flat Track and follow right along Black Flat Track (gets renamed Camerons Track) and follow this to a junction where it becomes true Camerons Track that essentially runs north then west – east for approximately 7 kilometres where then it joins to the left Everard Track where it runs east – west. Follow this for approximately 5 kilometres to the water tank where it briefly runs north along Meridian Track for 50 metres where a right-hand track picks up Jerriwirrup Track for about 3 kilometres and follow to the informal carpark. From there by foot travel 400 metres north over the sand hill to the tree below.
Measurements: 30/06/2024
Spread (N-S): 29m
Spread (E-W): 27m
Height: 24m
Trunk circumference: 6.20m (at 1.4m above ground level)
Condition: Fair
How is it significant?
Location or Context: important landmark
Particularly old
Outstanding Size: height x circumference x spread
Outstanding Example of Species
A magnificent River Red Gum commonly referred to as 'Old Be-al', and one of the best known trees in Victoria. This isolated specimen is growing in sandy soil and is surrounded by a deep litter of leaves. The tree is in excellent condition considering its location in an extremely harsh environment
It is located 1 km North-West of Lake Jerriwirrup
Measurements: 14/10/1981
Spread (m): 99.0 (circumference)
Circumference(m): 0.58( at 1.4m above ground)
Height (m): 21.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 400
Condition: Good
Particularly old
Outstanding Size: height x circumference x spread
Outstanding Example of Species
A magnificent River Red Gum commonly referred to as 'Old Be-al', and one of the best known trees in Victoria. This isolated specimen is growing in sandy soil and is surrounded by a deep litter of leaves. The tree is in excellent condition considering its location in an extremely harsh environment
It is located 1 km North-West of Lake Jerriwirrup
Measurements: 14/10/1981
Spread (m): 99.0 (circumference)
Circumference(m): 0.58( at 1.4m above ground)
Height (m): 21.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 400
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified: 04/01/1982
Classified: 04/01/1982
Why is it significant?
Location or Context: important landmark
Particularly old
Outstanding Size: height x circumference x spread
Outstanding Example of Species
A magnificent River Red Gum commonly referred to as 'Old Be-al', and one of the best known trees in Victoria. This isolated specimen is growing in sandy soil and is surrounded by a deep litter of leaves. The tree is in excellent condition considering its location in an extremely harsh environment
It is located 1 km North-West of Lake Jerriwirrup
Measurements: 14/10/1981
Spread (m): 99.0 (circumference)
Circumference(m): 0.58( at 1.4m above ground)
Height (m): 21.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 400
Condition: Good
Particularly old
Outstanding Size: height x circumference x spread
Outstanding Example of Species
A magnificent River Red Gum commonly referred to as 'Old Be-al', and one of the best known trees in Victoria. This isolated specimen is growing in sandy soil and is surrounded by a deep litter of leaves. The tree is in excellent condition considering its location in an extremely harsh environment
It is located 1 km North-West of Lake Jerriwirrup
Measurements: 14/10/1981
Spread (m): 99.0 (circumference)
Circumference(m): 0.58( at 1.4m above ground)
Height (m): 21.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 400
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified: 04/01/1982
Classified: 04/01/1982
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Tree