Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulus
University of Ballarat, Gear Avenue,, MOUNT HELEN VIC 3350 - Property No T11430
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size
Curious growth form
Important landmark.
Known as "The Big Tree", located in the main Quadrangle, this is a beautiful and majestic old tree of unusual morphology, ie twin trunks fused together. It was planted as a seedling on Arbor Day ,23 May 1896, by Mrs Elizabeth Downing, who lived on what was then a farm and where she raised her large family. E. globulus mainly occurs as a forest tree in south-east Tasmania, in the Otways and at Wilsons Promontory. It was widely planted in the nineteenth century as a street tree, windbreak and in many historic parks and gardens, including Sturt Street, Ballarat.
Measurements: 08/06/1982
Spread (m): 36
Girth (m): 6.6
Height (m): 36
Estimated Age (yrs): 86
Condition: Good
Measurements: 06/03/2004
Spread (m): E-W 35.5; N-S 39.5
Girth (m): 7.75
Height (m): 42.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 108
Condition: Good
Measurements: 08/2011
Spread (m): E-W 39; N-S 43
Girth (m): 8.1
Height (m): 40
Estimated Age (yrs): 115
Condition: Good
Measurements: 05/2018
Spread (m): E-W 37; N-S 40.9
Girth (m): 8480mm or a DBH of 2700mm
Height (m): 39
Estimated Age (yrs): 122
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/08/1982
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