Historic trees

Now you can use your iPhone to find the most important trees anywhere in Victoria listed on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees. Comparable to the Trust's other app the 'Lost 100' as mentioned in a previous post App for the lost, this app utilises similar technology to map sites, direct you to them. The App gives you access to a database of trees and lets you easily find trees using the GPS functionality of your iPhone. Explore nearly 1,200 entries from the Register of Significant Trees. Mapped - Bunya pine in St Arnaud Since 1996 the National Trust of Australia (Vic) has been actively working towards protecting and promoting our heritage for future generations to enjoy. The Register of Significant Trees of Victoria was launched by the National Trust in 1981.The purpose of the Register is to recognise and record significant trees with the aim of improving their management, encouraging their protection and where possible extending their life span. Swamp Oak specimen SwampOak Casaurina obesa is a highly distinctive species, the cladodes usually having a strikingly tangled appearance and its habitat being swamp margins. Stands of swamp oaks are generally located on flat terrain with gilgai-patterned grey heavy clay. The Casuarina obesa forms a dense, tangled thicket about 6 metres high, with a very sparse herbaceous layer. It is a rare specimen due to its very localised distribution. Situated beside the Wimmera Highway west of Natimuk, it is estimated to be approximately 110 years old. It has a spread of 7metres, girth of 2metres, and height of 10metres. Its condition is considered to be Fair. The crown of the plane tree London Plane Tree Platanus X acerifolia, in the grounds of Horsham House in Roberts Avenue. This tree is one of the most outstanding in Horsham. It contains large lower limbs to the north and south and has previously had other lower limbs removed. The tree is well structured and requires little arboricultural intervention. Although the tree appears to have a slightly lopsided crown, no evidence of pruning to produce this shape is apparent. Unfortunately, the driveway runs over its root system, but it appears to have been this way for some time. This particularly old tree of over 100 years is an outstanding example of the species. Spread = 25m, girth 4.2m, height 28m, it was classified in 2003. Marking the entrance to the first Apsley School English Oak Quercus Robur Two English Oaks(only one of which is recommended for nomination) were planted in 1902 to commemorate the Relief of Mafeking. The siege of Mafeking started in October 1899 at the beginning of the Anglo-Boer war in South Africa. The English troops, led by Commander Baden Powell turned out to be an inadequate force against the Boers. They were holed up in Mafeking for 217 days before being rescued by reinforcements and Baden Powell returned to England as a hero. The two trees are planted on either side of the entrance to the former school grounds. The trees are on the north side of the Wimmera Highway, adjacent to the Apsley Hall. The trees are now 111 years old and measure approximately girth – 3.2m, spread - 20m, height – 20m. They were classified in 2004. Weeping Yellow Gum Oaks planted by Walter Laidlaw plaque Yellow Gum Eucalyptus leucoxylon An unusual weeping form of Yellow Gum of horticultural value is growing on the side of the Western Highway near Lawloit, west of Nhill. The Cameron Reserve was established to preserve the important landmark tree after the Western Highway was diverted. The tree is well known for its very attractive weeping habit, and its curious growth form where two large trunks rise at ground level. Classified in 1986, the tree is approximately 221 years old with measurements: spread – 22m, girth - west trunk 2.743, east trunk 3.35, and height – 21.33m. Spreading Grey Box Grey BoxEucalyptus Microcarpa, near the Wimmera River and Burnt Creek in Mardon Drive Horsham. This particularly old and venerable tree was classified in 2004 for its horticultural value, contribution to landscape,and for its outstanding size. Located between two properties, it is the largest known in the area and possibly one of the oldest at around 500 years old. There are unidentified scars on the tree and it is in the vicinity of known scar trees used by local Aborigines. Its spread = 17m; girth = 3.1m, and height = 16m. It is in good condition. Just a warning - the app will take up about 264MB of your device's storage.   http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/vic/trust-trees