Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
?yrsTrees
0Diameter
2mHeight - 25m
Details
Common name
Blackbutt
Botanical name
Eucalyptus pilularis
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Pyrenees (VIC)
Location
'Mooramong', Glenelg Highway, Skipton VIC 3361
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
Date of measurement
01 Apr 1987
Date of classification
14 May 1987
Statement of Significance
A rare tree in cultivation in Victoria being the only known mature specimen (1987).It is native to the fertile south-east coastal plains and hills from south of Bega in far south-eastern NSW to the south-east of Queensland coastal area and is harvested for premium building material. The species attains great heights, uptp 70m. This tree has developed a very spreading habit and unfortunately appears severely stressed - a very thin canopy and only moderate vigour.<BR>Located south-east of the homestead.