Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age
311yrsTrees
1Diameter
2mHeight - 27m
Details
Common name
River Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camadulensis
Other name
'The Picnic Tree'
Type
Avenue
Condition
Poor
Municipality
Alexandrina (SA)
Location
In Paddock Of Old Bull Creek Road. (Large Paddock On Northern Side Of Road At First Corner ~ 600M From Pari9S Creek Rd.) Lot 1 Paris Creek Road Strathalbyn SA 5255
Access
Restricted
Significances
Date of germination
01 Jan 1714
Date of measurement
16 Dec 2011
Date of classification
03 Apr 2012
Statement of Significance
The Picnic Tree was so names as it was the landmark within the "Glenbarr" paddock which hosted many community events (including football). The tree is an iconic relic of the early development of the Strathalbyn District and a good example of how trees were associated with recreational activities in the 2nd half of the 19th C and the first half of the 20th century.