Victorian Tree of the Year

Notable for its large trunk measuring 9.45 meters and canopy spread close to 20 meters. Located at 1,600 meters altitude, the tree is a dominant feature of the landscape and is recognised as one of the largest specimens known in the Mansfield region. Located Alpine National Park, Mansfield.
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History suggests that this tree is a union of two trees with a cavity in the centre. It suffered from steel spikes and horse shoes nailed to it, as locals used the tree as a message board during the gold rush. These metal objects were eventually covered by gall formation, giving the tree its distinctive shape. It’s extremely galled trunk measures 7.4 meters in circumference. Located Cnr Tanswell Street and Dowling Court, Beechworth.
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Located on a historic property formerly owned and developed by Dr John Cam Wight in 1907, this Plane tree is one of two on the site. It is impressive in size, with a height of 25.7 meters and canopy spread of 27 meters. Located 3 Oak Dene Court, Kyabram.
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This Turkey Oak tree has a very large spreading canopy and is the largest known example of the Turkey Oak species in cultivation in Victoria. It measures 24.5 meters in height, with a spread of 30 meters and a trunk circumference of 3.5 meters. Located Ballarat Botanic Gardens.
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This River Red Gum is over 300 years old. It was saved by Mrs Fullarton when the rest of the block was cleared, prior to the building of the service station. The height of this tree is 20 meters with a spread of 17 meters and a trunk circumference of 6 meters. Located Corner Bridge Street and Manningham Road, Bulleen.
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Known locally as ‘The Tree of Knowledge’, this majestic old tree has twin trunks which have fused together. It measures 39 meters in height with a canopy of 37 meters and a trunk circumference of 2.7 meters. It was planted as a seedling on Arbor Day, 23 May 1896, by Mrs Elizabeth Downing who lived on what was then a farm. Located Federation University, Gear Avenue, Mount Helen.
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This tree is of historical significance, being one of the four original trees raised from the 'Lone Pine' in Gallipoli. Sergeant Keith McDowell brought a pine cone back to Australia and after 10 years, successfully grew four seedlings from the cone. The Warrnambool specimen was planted on 21 January 1934. Located Warrnambool Botanic Gardens.
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This is an impressive double avenue planting comprising several Eucalyptus species. The avenue was proposed in 1943 by Mr JE Woodburn, to occur amongst existing trees. It was planted as a memorial to his son who was killed in WWII. Located Goulburn Valley Highway, Shepparton.
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This tree is rare in cultivation in Victoria and makes a rich contribution to this Sunbury historic property. The site has a rich and layered history, with connections to the Indigenous community, and a long history of community use. Located Caloola (Jacksons Hill), Sunbury.
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