Tree ID: 339 (Significant)

Grey ironbark

9 Apr

Written By Victoria Park Residents Action Group

Details

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus siderophloia
Common Name: Grey ironbark (full list of common names)
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH in mm): 620
Stems: No
Height (m): 18
Crown (m): 8
Structure: Typical
Tree Protection Zones (m): 7.44

Significant Species

This tree is listed as one of nineteen significant species in Victoria Park / Barrambin / Walan according to the “Targeted Ecological Assessment Report” of Victoria Park, prepared by 28 South Environmental Pty Ltd for Brisbane City Council (28 South Environmental Pty Ltd p.42)

Estimation of Tree Age (DBM Analysis)

With a diameter at breast height (DBM) of greater than 601 mm, this tree is labelled as a “mature tree” based on the following categories -

• 150-400 mm (juvenile and adolescent trees)
• 401-600 mm (young mature trees)
• 601-800 mm (mature trees)
• 801-1200mm (old trees)
• 1201-1600 mm (very old trees)
• >1601 (veteran trees)

(28 South Environmental Pty Ltd p.36)

About This Species

“Eucalyptus siderophloia, commonly known as the northern grey ironbark, is a medium-sized to tall ironbark tree that is endemic to south eastern Australia. It has hard, dark, furrowed bark, lance-shaped to curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped or conical fruit.” Source: Wikipedia