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Grey Box
Ferrari Park, Midland Highway,, MOOROOPNA VIC 3629 - Property No T11091 |
Outstanding size Outstanding example of species This is a very large and attractive example of Eucalyptus microcarpa. The tree's height, upright crown and excellent form are particularly outstanding. Although in good condition , there is a butt scar on the side near the fence. This tree is possibly one of the largest examples of Grey Box known in Victoria. Eucalyptus microcarpa is locally abundant in grassy woodlands of the wheat belt through Qld., ... more |
T11091 |
Regional | |
Grey Box
Shepparton-Nathalia Road,, SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 - Property No T11118 |
Curious Growth Form: A tree which exhibits a curious growth form or physical feature such as abnormal outgrowths, natural fusion of branches, severe lightning damage or unusually pruned forms. A medium-sized Grey Box growing amongst a larger stand near the roadside edge. This tree displays a large gall formation just above ground level on the western side. The gall is about 1.2m x 1.2m and an older and smaller gall is also present. The tree is in good condition and ... more |
T11118 |
Regional | |
Grey Box
Narrung State Forest,, BOUNDARY BEND VIC 3599 - Property No T11167 |
Aboriginal Culture: A tree associated with Aboriginal activities. A 'canoe tree' with two scars either side of the trunk. The north scar measures 3.6m high by 0.72 m wide; the south scar measures 3.0 m high by 0.8 m wide. A tree having two canoe scars is an uncommon occurrence - another known occurrence is near Bacchus Marsh on Long Forest Road. The tree is in decline but the scars are well preserved. This tree is located near the Murray River, south-east ... more |
T11167 |
Regional | |
Grey Box
Long Forest Road,, LONG FOREST VIC 3340 - Property No T11283 |
Associated with Aboriginal activities A venerable specimen of Grey Box (Eucalyptus microcarpa) displaying two "canoe" scars associated with Aboriginal activities. One is 2.4m length x 0.4m width; second is 2.6m length x 0.65m width. The tree is located off Long Forest Road, at the end of Red Box Court, 300 m from Emergency exit, along walking track. Measurements: 10/1982 Spread (m): 11.4 Girth (m): 3.0 Height (m): 16 Estimated Age ... more |
T11283 |
Regional | |
Grey Box
Gellies Road,, SUNBURY VIC 3429 - Property No T11420 |
Remnant of native vegetation This is a stand of remnant vegetation of approximately 300 trees covering 50 acres. The trees on the eastern side of the road have been fenced and a conservation sign has been erected. Grey Box (E. microcarpa) was noted as an endangered ecological community in March 2010 on the advice of the Threatened Species Scientific Committee. This is due to its decline in geographic distribution; and severe decline in ... more |
T11420 |
Regional | |
Grey Box
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Prisoner Tree
Goldsmith Crescent,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11469 |
Important landmark. Outstanding size Historical value Known locally as the 'Prisoner Tree', the tree is believed to have been used by police in the 1850s as a 'standby jail'. Prisoners were attached to a heavy chain around the trunk when the nearby log jail was full. The old courthouse from that period stands adjacent on the eastern side of the road Eucalyptus microcarpa is a spreading tree which has fibrous grey bark on the trunk and lower branches, but has ... more |
T11469 |
Regional | |
Grey Box
Lot 77 and 78, Mardon Drive,, HORSHAM VIC 3400 - Property No T12080 |
Horticultural value Contribution to landscape Particularly old and venerable Outstanding size Associated with Aboriginal activities This tree located between the two properties is the largest known in the area and possibly one of the oldest at around 500 years old. There are unidentified scars on the tree and it is in the vicinity of known scar trees used by local Aborigines. This tree is situated on the banks of Burnt Creek within the town ... more |
T12080 |
Regional | |
Grey Box
Ballan Road, WYNDHAM CITY |
Tree Measurements: Condition: Good Tree Type: Individual Circumference: 3.2m Height: 10m Canopy spread: N-S: 6m E-W: 8m Height method: Other Circumference method: Tape Measure Date of measurement: 23/09/2018 Age of tree: Approximately 100 years This Eucalyptus microcarpa (Grey Box) located in a paddock in Wyndham Vale. This Eucalyptus ... more |
T12385 |
Regional |
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