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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

50yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 23m

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Details

Common name
Smooth Bark Apple Gum
Botanical name
Angophora costata
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Cardinia (VIC)
Location
'Chamomile Farm', 79 Emerald-Monbulk Road, Emerald VIC 3782
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
13 Jun 2012
Date of classification
20 Dec 2015

Statement of Significance

This Smooth-Barked Apple Gum (Angophora costata) is a large, superb specimen. It is beautiful in form and trunk appearance and grows in a place that is important in the local history of Emerald.

History

It was planted by Lyle and Elvie Williams in 1973, soon after the beginnings of "Chamomile Farm', and was well watered in the early years by the discarded water from the buckets of cut flowers awaiting pick-up. This tree was once one of a pair.
'Chamomile Farm' was established in 1972 on a 6 acre block of turnip weed and developed into a major nursery, wholesale florist and supplier of herbs and edible flowers to the restaurant industry.