Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 44m
Details
Common name
River Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Other name
Bilston's Tree
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Glenelg (VIC)
Location
Glenmia Road, Chetwynd VIC 3312
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
Date of measurement
30 Nov 2003
Date of classification
12 Jun 1986
Statement of Significance
'Bilston's Tree' is reputed to be the largest known River Red Gum (<EM>E. camaldulensis</EM>). 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.<BR>The tree is located 6km west along Glenmia Rd from Casterton-Edenhope Rd - 200m south of road.