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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

150yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 32m

Details

Common name
Spotted Gum
Botanical name
Corymbia maculata
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Melbourne (VIC)
Location
The Domain, Birdwood Avenue Melbourne VIC 3000
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
01 Jan 1982
Date of classification
23 Mar 2015

Statement of Significance

Situated in the narrow area immediately opposite Domain Street. Several of this species are scattered around the Botanical Gardens but this is the largest and oldest. It is believed to have been planted circa 1870 to 1880. Contains several natural grafts.