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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.8m

Height - 13m

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Details

Common name
Black Locust Or Acacia
Botanical name
Robinia pseudoacacia
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Black Mountain Station, Gelantipy-Jindabyne Road, Gelantipy VIC 3885
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Other scientific (Scientific)
  • Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
Date of measurement
15 Jun 1996
Date of classification
08 Aug 1996

Statement of Significance

Particularly Old:<BR>A tree that is particularly old or venerable.<BR><BR>Outstanding Size:<BR>A tree outstanding for its large height, trunk circumference or canopy spread.<BR><BR>Planted by pioneer settler, Mary Agnes O'Rourke circa 1870 a pioneer settler at Black Mountain Station. The story goes that O'Rourke initially twisted two tree limbs together to give the tree increased strength, and the tree exibits marks which could give credence to this story. The tree is in good condition despite the harsh growing environment.<BR><BR>This tree is located on the south bank of Little River, north of the bridge on Gelantipy-Jindabyne Road, Black Mountain Station.