Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
3mHeight - 48m
Details
Common name
Red Box
Botanical name
Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Reeves Road, Orbost VIC 3888
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
Date of measurement
16 Oct 1993
Date of classification
11 Nov 1993
Statement of Significance
This tree is the largest example of the species surveyed (1993) with a very large trunk and outstanding height. The main rounded canopy is 34m high with another 14m section above. The tree is a landmark along Reeves Road and great care should be taken during any future roadworks. The tree contains small cavities and broken limbs but is in good condition.<BR>The tree is located 0.7 km along Reeves Road from the Buchan-Orbost Road turnoff, Orbost.