Gum - Forest Red - Lota Brisbane 434pts

Eric Frei

Location is in the redeveloped park on the foreshore Esplanade.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=lota&hl=en&ll=-27.466521,153.192146&spn=0.000757,0.002064&sll=-27.465594,153.192394&sspn=0.006102,0.016512&gl=au&t=h&z=20
This one is not that tall but wide and huge gnarly burly base. Spectacular architecture with twisting branches, some hollows and smaller burls, definitely an old tree but has weathered really well. Also the redeveloped park should benefit it with a decent large mulched garden and raised walkway. There's BBQ's and shelters, and a new playground for kids with wooden tree house/beach house theme.

On points it beats the "Burl Tree" but totally different form, well worth seeing. Personally I still find the Burl Tree more fascinating but this tree is right here in town, well placed and cared for. An example of what should be done for aging trees.

Common Name : Gum - Forest Red
Scientific Name : Eucalyptus tereticornis
Circumference : 8.325 metres (328 inches) (2.65m DBH)
Height : 25.00 metres (82 feet)
Crown : 30.00 metres (98 feet)
434pts

A plover was sitting on 4 eggs, was aggressive and had a go at me, it's nesting on the ground as they do between the road and the base of the tree. I got my plastic rake out to do the stick trick test for height and one person thought I was going to whack the plover. Also only like 2m away from the plovers nest was the remains of a noisy myna that copped it I'd say from the plover. So perhaps soon there'll be little chicks parading around the park.

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jmcg.insight.gardens

So much character in that tree, just awesome. Answers a question for me too, that gnarly base is a feature in an older specimen that has done it tough.

Eric Frei

It's like a bunch of miniburls. Often this species can get a short sock, this ones gone burly.

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jmcg.insight.gardens

Well I suppose your right, you could say this one has lots of balls, I mean burls.

derekmcintosh

Thanks for this wonderful nomination. It is a great addition to the National Register of Big Trees. Have a look at it here: Tree Register : National Register of Big Trees
Regards,
Derek McIntosh

Grizzly

wow, that gum looks amazing and in great health.

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derekmcintosh

Greetings to you in California!

Thanks for your interest in the Register. Lots more to follow in the next few months. Have a look at New Nominations on the website. I have added some really BIG ones.
Regards, Derek McIntosh