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Level of Significance

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Age (approx)

?yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

1m

Height - 17m

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Details

Common name
River Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Other name
The 'Loop Tree'
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Darebin (VIC)
Location
Bundoora Park, Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Rare (Scientific)
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
Date of measurement
01 May 2011
Date of classification
11 Sep 1986

Statement of Significance

An attractive River Red Gum (<EM>Eucalyptus camaldulensis</EM>) in good condition growing amongst a large stand dominating the landscape of Bundoora Park. The tree contains a natural graft, forming a loop between two separate branch systems, approximately 11 metres above the ground. A study by Schleiger &amp; George (1984) hypothesised that a branch grew down and abutted an upwardly directed limb. After initial rubbing to expose the sapwood, the two limbs gradually united. The physical contribution of the graft loop was to strengthen the tree in the strongest upwind direction. <BR>The tree is located in Bundoora Park, east of the carpark/toilet area