Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
110yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.6mHeight - 10m
Details
Common name
Kurrajong
Botanical name
Brachychiton populneus
Other name
Tree of Knowledge
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Loxton Waikerie (SA)
Location
Cnr Of White And Mccoy St, Waikerie Cnr White And Mccoy St Waikerie SA 5330
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
- Seed/Propagation Stock (Scientific)
- Outstanding species (Scientific)
- Other scientific (Scientific)
- Location/Context (Social)
- Landscape (Social)
- Landmark (Social)
- Contemporary association (Social)
- Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
- Commemorative (Historic)
- Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
- Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
01 Dec 1983
Date of classification
02 Apr 2018
Statement of Significance
The tree, planted in 1912, has an early association with the town of Waikerie. It is called by the local community The Tree of Knowledge, is an important component of streetscape of White and McCoy Streets, and is a good botanical specimen.