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Level of Significance

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  • Regional
  • State
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Age (approx)

300yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 35m

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Details

Common name
Blakely's Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus blakelyi
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Wodonga (VIC)
Location
869 Castle Creek Road Wodonga VIC 3689
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Remnant (Scientific)
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Other scientific (Scientific)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
09 Apr 2012
Date of classification
20 Dec 2015

Statement of Significance

This Blakely's Red Gum (Eucalyptus blakelyi) was left standing after clearing for land selection circa 1878. There are many other trees of the same species in area, but none near the size and form of this tree.

History

The Morrison family would have been the earliest selectors in the 'Rats Castle', an area of granite boulders, circa 1869, taking up permanent residence around 1874. The tree is a remnant and survived initial clearing probably because of its size. It is estimated to be over 300 years old.
Thomas, son of Margaret Morrison, gained clear title in 1899 after her death in 1890 and this property is still in the family with the sixth generation in residence.