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Level of Significance

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Age

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 8m

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Details

Common name
Moonah
Botanical name
Melaleuca lanceolata
Other name
"The Fairy Tree' or "The Magic Tree"
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Greater Geelong (VIC)
Location
Moonah Park, River Parade, Barwon Heads VIC 3227
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
16 Mar 2003
Date of classification
11 Dec 2002

Statement of Significance

Located within the Moonah Reserve on the banks of the Barwon River and 20 metres in from the road, this tree appears to be the most outstanding specimen of the surrounding trees. It has the largest girth and spread of any on the Trust Register<BR>The tree consists of 5 major trunks. Two trunks to the east and west have collapsed, leaving one central major and 3 other upright trunks. The collapsed limb now rests on ground. <BR>A barrier may be of benefit as signs of damage are evident