Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11853
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to the landscape
Remnant native vegetation
Particularly old
Curious growth form
The 'Lion's Head Tree' on the Tennyson Lawn is the other remnant River Red Gum (with the Separation Tree) in that part of the Gardens and is estimated to be between 300 and 400 years old. It certainly predates European settlement.
Its unusual name refers to the shape of an ancient and large gall which has formed on the side of the trunk, presumably in response to insect attack. This is now decaying.
Measurements: 02/1982
Girth (m): 5.72 (below gall)
Height (m): 17.77
Estimated Age (yrs): 300
Measurements: 06/2003
Spread (m): E-W 22; N-S 27
Girth (m): 6.25
Height (m): 27
Estimated Age (yrs): 300
Condition: Fair-Poor
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/01/1982
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FORMER GRAND RANK CABMAN'S SHELTERVictorian Heritage Register H0849
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SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCEVictorian Heritage Register H0848
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FORMER KELLOW FALKINER SHOWROOMSVictorian Heritage Register H0668
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