Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
160yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 42m
Details
Common name
Brittle Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus mannifera subsp. mannifera
Other name
The “Koombahla Gum Tree”
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Wangaratta (VIC)
Location
Whitty Lane Whitfield VIC 3733
Access
Restricted
Significances
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
Date of measurement
01 Jun 2014
Date of classification
01 Jun 2015
Statement of Significance
This tree is of State significance for its outstanding size.
This species of eucalyptus generally does not exceed 20 metres in height, so at 40 metres this species is certainly of outstanding size. It is the tallest known Brittle Gum in Victoria.
History
The ‘Koombahla gum’ is located on the property “Koombahla Vineyard”. The property was named after this majestic tree by the current owner’s father, Guy Darling who was a pioneer of the grape growing industry in the King Valley. Guy believed that ‘Koombahla” was one of the indigenous names for this type of tree.
Notes
Neville Walsh, a prominent botanist of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, believes that the height of this tree (40m) is outstanding as it is rarely reported above 25 m.