List of Eucalypt trees

This table lists famous individual trees in the genus Eucalyptus.

Tree Common Name Species Location Approx germination year Dimensions Reason for fame
Big Foot Mountain Ash Eucalyptus regnans near Geeveston, Tasmania 1560 81m high, 6.5m in diameter at base Unusually large trunk base with buttress roots
Cazneaux Tree River Red Gum Eucalyptus camaldulensis near Wilpena Pound, South Australia This tree was the subject of an award-winning photograph taken in 1937 by Harold Cazneaux, entitled "Spirit of Endurance".
The Centurion Mountain Ash Eucalyptus regnans 75km south of Hobart, Tasmania 99.6 m tall, 4.05 m in diameter The world's tallest known living Eucalypt and the tallest tree in Australia
Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree Karri Eucalyptus diversicolor near Manjimup, Western Australia Originally used as a fire-patrol tower, now an attraction which can be climbed by tourists.
Diamond Tree Karri Eucalyptus diversicolor near Manjimup, Western Australia Originally used as a fire-patrol tower, now an attraction which can be climbed by tourists.
Dig Tree Coolibah Eucalyptus coolabah Cooper Creek in south west Queensland 1760 Historic markings in 1861 during the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition.
The Four Aces (group of trees) Karri Eucalyptus diversicolor near Manjimup, Western Australia 1600 75m tall Four trees in a line, registered by Heritage Council of Western Australia
Gloucester Tree Karri Eucalyptus diversicolor near Pemberton, Western Australia 61m high Originally used as a fire-patrol tower, now an attraction which can be climbed by tourists.
Herbig Family Tree River Red Gum Eucalyptus camaldulensis near Springton, South Australia between 1500 and 1700 24m tall, 7m in diameter at base Hollow tree used as a home by Johann Friedrich Herbig and his family 1855 to 1860.
Icarus Dream Mountain Ash Eucalyptus regnans Tasmania 97m tall, 2.9m in diameter at base Reputed to be the second tallest living Eucalypt in the world
The Old Gum Tree Red Gum Eucalyptus camaldulensis Glenelg North, South Australia unknown, tree now deceased Site is linked to the Proclamation of South Australia in 1836.
Old Jarrah Tree Jarrah Eucalyptus marginata in Armadale, Western Australia between 1200 and 1600 Listed by Heritage Council of Western Australia and National Trust of Australia (Western Australia)
The Separation Tree River Red Gum Eucalyptus camaldulensis Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne c. 1600 24m high Location of celebrations marking the separation of Victoria from New South Wales on 18 November 1850.[1]
Tree of Knowledge Ghost Gum Eucalyptus aparrerinja in Barcaldine, Queensland unknown, tree now deceased Site of foundation of Australian Labor Party by a group of protesting sheep shearers in 1891.

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