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Populus nigra var italica

Other Name

Lombardy Poplar

Location

Cnr Lakeside and Bogong Avenues, MOUNT BEAUTY VIC 3699 - Property No T12111

File Number

T12111

Level

State

[1/6]
T12111 Populus nigra var
[2/6]
T12111 Populus nigra var
[3/6]
T12111 Populus nigra var
[4/6]
T12111 Populus nigra var
[5/6]
T12111 Populus nigra var
[6/6]
T12111 Tree removed

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape
Outstanding size
Historical value
Outstanding example of species

These two Populus nigra var. italica were planted as part of a war memorial soon after World War II. They are planted in a prominent location in the town and have an historical connection with the early development of Mt Beauty as a community.
Mt Beauty was a "company" town built by the Victoria State Electricity Commission for its employees who developed and managed the Kiewa and Bogong hydroelectricity power stations

25/05/2015 These trees have been removed

Measurements: 22/03/2007
Tree to right of monument:
Girth (m): 4.7
Spread (m): 13.5
Height (m): 30.9
Tree to left of monument
Girth (m): 4.7
Spread (m): 13
Height (m): 35.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 58
Condition: Good

Measurements; 06/01/2011
Girth (m): 4
Spread (m): 10 (N-S) 10 (E-W)
Height (m): 38
Estimated age (yrs): 62
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 3/12/2007

Group

Monuments and Memorials