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Level of Significance

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  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

300yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

3m

Height - 24m

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Details

Common name
River Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Mount Remarkable (SA)
Location
In the centre of the road outside The Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Brewery Road Melrose SA 5483
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Resistance (Scientific)
  • Remnant (Scientific)
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Outstanding species (Scientific)
  • Other scientific (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
01 Jan 2009
Date of classification
20 Jun 2019

Statement of Significance

A River red gum remnant vegetation located in the middle of the roadway, of attractive stature & outstanding dimensions. A striking tree of local significance, photographed in 1910, located in a town of tourist importance. Portrayed in a book Art of Etching, Dora and Ken Whitford, Investigator Press, Adelaide, 1971. The tree has since been severely lopped.

Notes

This record was updated by the NTSA Significant Tree Team (June 2019) from the original nomination and measurements supplied by Jake & Jacquie Gillen. Updated measurements supplied by Dean Nicolle; additional information supplied by Mrs Diana Slee; additional photos supplied by Dean Nicolle and Glenn Williams