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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

110yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 35m

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Details

Common name
Manna Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus viminalis
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Yarra Ranges (VIC)
Location
Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve, Shield Road, Yellingbo VIC 3139
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Remnant (Scientific)
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
  • Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
27 Feb 2007
Date of classification
05 Feb 2019

Statement of Significance

This tree is located 300m west down Shield Road, then 100m north along track, in the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve, which is an important site for Helmeted Honeyeaters and Leadbeater's Possum.<BR>The tree is a very large example of this species with an unusually wide canopy spread. The land around the tree has been cleared (date unknown), which has allowed the tree to spread. It make significant aesthetic contribution to the landscape and is an excellent specimen showing strong vigour and good health.