Essendon tree added to the National Tree Register

A tree in Moonee Valley has just earned state significance and been added to the National Tree Register of Significant Trees in recognition of its impressive size and ecological value.

Located at 60 Thorn Street, on the corner of Thorn and Richardson Streets, Essendon, the eucalypt reaches 24.5 metres high and a spread of over 24 meters. The eucalypt tree is part of the ‘Corymbia’ group, which is known for their urn-shaped fruit.

The National Trust of Australia’s Significant Tree Register is a community-based organisation that officially launched in 1983. With over 2,500 trees listed nationwide, the trust is committed to promoting and conserving Australia’s indigenous, natural and historic heritage through its advocacy work and its custodianship of heritage places and objects.

Each state and territory has its own expert committee with Victoria’s register remaining the most up-to-date and detailed in the country. The committee has just acknowledged this tree as of state significance under the Victorian criteria.

This tree has been on the Moonee Valley Significant Tree Register since 2018 due to its outstanding size and prominent location. Inclusion on our local register means this tree is protected under the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme. To find out more about local Significant Trees see this page Trees and nature strips – Moonee Valley City Council

So next time you’re heading through Essendon, take some time to catch a glimpse of its magnificence!

To learn more about the National Trusts of Australia Register of significant trees, visit their website.