Eucalyptus tricarpa
Tait-Hamilton Road,, CORNELLA VIC 3551 - Property No T12078
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to landscape
Particularly old
Outstanding size
Aesthetic significance
This tree is a very fine specimen and possibly one of the largest Ironbarks in the area. It is located in a gully giving some wind protection and the advantages of a concentration of moisture and nutrients and is the largest of approximately 60 trees. It has an unusual taper at its base which is probably from high nutrient loads and adds to the girth measurement. There are no signs of regeneration in the area but multiple stumps nearby. There are signs of current and ongoing firewood cutting and the area is heavily grazed by sheep. Tunnel erosion is evident in the gullies.
The tree is part of remnant vegetation in the 'Golden Triangle' adjoining the Cornella Bushland Reserve. It is one the three regal timbers: Ironbark, Huon Pine and Karri.
Measurements:09/2004
Girth (m): 5.3
Spread (m): E-W 21.3; N-S 19
Height (m): 32.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 210-250
Conditon: Good
Access; Restricted
Classified: 09/09/2004
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Eucalyptus tricarpa - Physical Description 1
. Tree is growing in a gully and so has some protection from winds and has the advantage of concentrated moisture and nutrients.
. Unusual taper at base of tree is probably from high nutrient loads and adds to the girth measurement.
. No signs of regeneration in area.
. Multiple old stumps nearby. No signs of falling in past 20 years.
. Signs of current and ongoing firewood cutting using branches fallen from trees.
. Area heavily grazed by sheep. Ground cover dominated by Cape Weed.
. Tunnel erosion evident in most gullies.
. Only vehicle access to site is from a small gate on the Tait-Hamilton Road (north boundary).
. This tree is by far the tallest present and also largest in girth. Girth of nearby Red Ironbarks were: 5.19m, 3.73m, 4.40m, 3.83m, 3.95m.
. Distance between dominant trees 15 to 26m.Eucalyptus tricarpa - Physical Conditions
Good
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Eucalyptus tricarpaNational Trust
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