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River Red Gum
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The Big Tree
Fryers Street,, GUILDFORD VIC 3451 - Property No T11002 |
Contribution to the landscape Outstanding size Curious growth form Outstanding example of species: This is one of the largest River Red Gums (E. camaldulensis) in Victoria (cf. the 'Bilston Tree'). The tree is well-known and its direction has been signposted on the Midlands Highway. It contains a small amount of deadwood and several cavities but is generally in excellent condition. The tree has a large natural branch graft on its northern side. The ... more |
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River Red Gum
Gunbower Island, , COHUNA VIC 3568 - Property No T11488 |
Outstanding size Located on Chettle Track, 100 mtrs East of Garner Break and 300 mtrs South of Chettle Track, this is a massive example of the species and the third tallest known in Victoria, (after Munro's Pile and Code's Pile, Barmah Forest). Not of 'pile' form this tree has an outstanding girth, some 5 metres greater than the Barmah pair. The tree has several dead 'stags', two large burls and a wide upright crown. The tree stands out from the trees in the surrounding ... more |
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River Red Gum
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The Separation Tree
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11852 |
Contribution to the landscape. The 'Separation Tree', locatedon the Tennyson Lawn is one of two original River Red Gums that bordered the swampy billabong which later became part of the Ornamental Lake. The trees are estimated to be between 300 and 400 years old. The Separation Tree was certainly the most prominent landmark in the early Gardens.It was quite appropriate that it was on the newly established lawns that the public celebrated the proposed separation ... more |
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The "Church Tree"
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River Red Gum
Tivey Street,, NEWSTEAD VIC 3462 - Property No T12015 |
Contribution to landscape Historical significance The first church service in Newstead was held under the widespread branches of this tree in 1854. The tree predates European settlement and is a well known local landmark. A fine example of E. camaldulensis and was probably a mature tree when Major Mitchell passed by in 1836. He wrote of these magnificent Red Gums scattered over the 'grassy flats' where he rested his bullocks on the night of September 27, ... more |
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River Red Gum
1 Mitchell Street Baringhup, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE |
The River Red Gum is located in the middle of a circular dirt road on the northern side of Baringhup Nature Reserve, approximately 40 metres from the Loddon River. This tree pre-dates European occupation and is part of the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people. This River Red Gum is significant for scientific and aesthetic reasons at the Regional level. This River
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T12441 |
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The 'Loop Tree'
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River Red Gum
Bundoora Park, Plenty Road,, BUNDOORA VIC 3083 - Property No T11081 |
Curious growth form An attractive River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in good condition growing amongst a large stand dominating the landscape of Bundoora Park. The tree contains a natural graft, forming a loop between two separate branch systems, approximately 11 metres above the ground. A study by Schleiger & George (1984) hypothesised that a branch grew down and abutted an upwardly directed limb. After initial rubbing to expose the sapwood, the two ... more |
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River Red Gum
Gravel Bend, Gunbower Island,, COHUNA VIC 3568 - Property No T11489 |
Outstanding size Located at Gravel Bend along dirt track, this is a tall upright River Red Gum of 'pile form'. Its first branch is 21 metres from ground level and the trunk tapers only slightly over the first 20 metres. The finest 'pile' form in the Cohuna district, this tree is comparable to trees in the Barmah Forest. The tree is marked by four white steel posts around the trunk Measurements: 07/06/1993 Spread (m): 12.5 Girth (m): 2 Height (m): ... more |
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River Red Gum
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11853 |
Contribution to the landscape Remnant native vegetation Particularly old Curious growth form The 'Lion's Head Tree' on the Tennyson Lawn is the other remnant River Red Gum (with the Separation Tree) in that part of the Gardens and is estimated to be between 300 and 400 years old. It certainly predates European settlement. Its unusual name refers to the shape of an ancient and large gall which has formed on the side of the trunk, presumably in response to ... more |
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River Red Gum
Mallee Dam Road, NHILL VIC 3418 - Property No T12027 |
Contribution to landscape Outstanding size Particularly old Measurements: Spread (m): 25 Girth (m): 11 Height (m): 42 Estimated Age (yrs): 400 Condition: Good Measurements: 22/06/2011 Spread (m): E-W 32; N-S 28 Girth (m):10.2 Height(m): 42.67 Condition: Excellent |
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River Red Gum
271 HEATHCOTE-ROCHESTER ROAD LADYS PASS, GREATER BENDIGO CITY |
A 34 m tall River Red Gum tree with an interesting low canopy located on a private property in Ladys Pass. This River Red Gum is significant for scientific and social reasons at the Regional level. This River Red Gum is significant for scientific reasons as it is an outstanding specimen of the species with an impressive height of 34 m (for the region). Most River Red Gums of equal
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