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Age (approx)

80yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 15m

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Details

Common name
Flowering Gum
Botanical name
Corymbia ficifolia
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
West Wimmera (VIC)
Location
Wallace Street, Apsley VIC 3319
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
24 Jan 2004
Date of classification
19 Apr 2021

Statement of Significance

1980: An attractive tree notable for its dense and rounded crown. It is the largest and best example of flowering gum in the district . Due to its size and intense flowering it makes a significant contribution to the landscape.

2021: Council resolved : That the biggest flowering gum in the Southern Hemisphere at Apsley be trimmed back to the extent necessary for safety and it is given a chance to coppice.

That branches that are removed be allowed to be retained and that a “This was the largest flowering gum in the Southern Hemisphere “sign be erected."