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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

0.3m

Height - 8m

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Details

Common name
Buchan Blue Wattle
Botanical name
Acacia caerulescens
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Lake Tyers Forest Park, Princes Highway, Orbost VIC 3888
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
15 Oct 1993
Date of classification
11 Nov 1993

Statement of Significance

Growing on the north-east facing slope, this individual specimen stands out from surrounding plantings due to its rounded crown reaching ground level and striking blue foliage. This endemic species is restricted to eastern Victoria (Buchan to Lakes Entrance) on limestone soils. Three mature trees, planted by Melbourne University in circa1975, grow at Miegunyah, Toorak and a large specimen occurs opposite the main entrance to the Bailleau Library, Melbourne University.The tree is located in Lake Tyers Forest Park, Princes Highway, south west sideof Toorloo Arm Bridge.