Eucalyptus longifolia
Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11456
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Rare or localised
Outstanding size.
Outstanding example of species.
This species is native to the coastal open forests near the Victorian border to Newcastle, NSW and rare in cultivation. The only other examples known in cultivation are at Tonghi Creek State School, East Gippsland. E. longifolia is a member of the myrtle family and has thick, fibrous bark usually colored light gray and white, with long narrow grey-green leaves. The drooping flowerheads in groups of three are a distinguishing feature.
Located near old Kiosk.
Measurements: 10/1984
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 3.2
Height (m): 29.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements: 009/06/2004
Spread (m): 15
Girth (m): 3.3
Height (m):25
Estimated Age (yrs): 130
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 10/11/1984
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0571
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KAWEKAVictorian Heritage Register H0721
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CASTLEMAINE BOTANICAL GARDENSVictorian Heritage Register H1679
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