Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
60yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.2mHeight - 6m
Details
Common name
Grecian Strawberry Tree
Botanical name
Arbutus andrachne
Other name
None known
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Mitcham (SA)
Location
Fullarton Road Urrbrae SA 5064
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
- Seed/Propagation Stock (Scientific)
- Resistance (Scientific)
- Rare (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
- Species/Location (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
27 Mar 2017
Date of classification
11 Apr 2017
Statement of Significance
The tree is of excellent form and is therefore a good source of propagating material.
It is situated in the historic Waite Arboretum which is part of the University of Adelaide .
The tree is a free standing specimen and a great looking tree particularly in late spring/summer when its cinnamon coloured bark and white flowers make a spectacular display .
History
The tree was planted in the grounds of The Waite Arboretum in November 1968 and has been allowed to grow naturally .
The tree is is native to the Mediterranean area , particularly Greece and Turkey and belongs to the Erica family (Ericacea )
Location
The Tree is situated at D8 and is number 820B (Waite Arboretum reference).
Other
N/A