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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

500yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 44m

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Details

Common name
Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Glenelg (VIC)
Location
200M South Of The Road, 6Km West From Casterton-Edenhope Rd Glenmia Road Chetwynd VIC 3312
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
12 Jun 1986
Date of classification
12 Jun 1986

Statement of Significance

This tree is of state significance as a tree of outstanding size and making a contribution to the landscape; "Bilston's Tree" reputed to be the largest known River Red Gum.

Notes

"Bilston's Tree" reputed to be the largest known River Red Gum. If solid, the tree contains enough wood for 300 railway sleepers.In 1961 the Forests Commission purchased a 1 acre reserve containing this tree from Mr T Bilston following recommendations from local citizens to protect it from being felled. Since this time the Deparment of CF&L have undertaken works to conserve and protect this tree.