Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
200yrsTrees
1Diameter
3mHeight - 32m
Details
Common name
River Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Other name
The Big Tree
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Mount Alexander (VIC)
Location
Fryers Street, Guildford VIC 3451
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Landscape (Social)
- Unusual (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
23 Aug 2010
Date of classification
25 May 2015
Statement of Significance
This is one of the largest River Red Gums (<EM>E. camaldulensis</EM>) in Victoria (cf. the 'Bilston Tree'). The tree is well-known and its direction has been signposted on the Midlands Highway. It contains a small amount of deadwood and several cavities but is generally in excellent condition. The tree has a large natural branch graft on its northern side.<BR>The tree is located in the Guildford Township, west of Templeton Street (Midland Highway) along Fryers Street.<BR>