Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
?yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.2mHeight - 11m
Details
Common name
White Victorian Waratah
Botanical name
Telopea oreades 'Errinundra White'
Type
Specimen
Condition
Poor
Municipality
East Gippsland (VIC)
Location
Snowy River National Park, River Road, Yalmy VIC 3885
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Rare (Scientific)
Date of measurement
20 Oct 1997
Date of classification
11 Dec 1997
Statement of Significance
Two rare, naturally occurring white-flowering Victorian Waratahs that were first observed in 1986 and registered as 'Errinundra White' by Will Cramer in 1988. The two plants are the only known examples in the wild. Both trees exhibit typical upright growth. The first tree is multi-stemmed while the second has a single trunk (with 2 scars). The second tree is 10m further up the road.<BR>The trees are located on River Road, on the east side of Little Yalmy Creek, Little Yalmy Creek Catchment.