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Level of Significance

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  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age

411yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 36m

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Details

Common name
Manna Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus viminalis ssp viminalis
Other name
The Lone Gum
Type
Avenue
Condition
Good
Municipality
Mount Barker (SA)
Location
350M Sw Of Heysen Road Entrance To The Estate "The Cedars" Heysen Road Hahndorf SA 5245
Access
Restricted
Significances
  • Seed/Propagation Stock (Scientific)
  • Resistance (Scientific)
  • Remnant (Scientific)
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Other scientific (Scientific)
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of germination
01 Jan 1614
Date of measurement
24 Nov 2010
Date of classification
07 Dec 2010

Statement of Significance

This ancient tree caught the attention of Sir Hans Heysen when he first bought "The Cedars" in 1912. It stands alone in the centre of a paddock. This tree has featured in "Burke's Backyard" and "Postcards".

Sir Hans Heysen bought neighbouring properties in to to protect the trees on them - he was an early conservationist. This tree is a ssed source for Trees For Life.

It is closely associated with the art of Sir Hans Heysen. He named it "The Lone Gum" in a pastel he produced in 1912, shortly after purchasing the property.