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Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 49m

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Details

Common name
Coast Grey Box, Gippsland Grey Box
Botanical name
Eucalyptus bosistoana
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Monaro Highway, Noorinbee VIC 3890
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
28 Mar 1998
Date of classification
17 Dec 1998

Statement of Significance

An outstanding example of the species which has developed a massive trunk and lower buttressing. Located in an area of remnant Gippsland Grey Box, The tree is a dominant feature in the landscape due to its size and location.<BR><EM>E. bosistoana </EM>is the largest of the <I>box</I> group ofeucalyptus, growing up to 60 metres tall, and a stem diameter of at least 1.5 metres. Though it is mostly seen from 25 to 40 metres tall. The botanic name honours Joseph Bosisto , a manufacturer of eucalyptus oil<BR>This tree is located in Noorinbee on the Monaro Highway,1km north of Cann River, 200m south of the intersection on the west side.