Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
200yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.8mHeight - 16m
Details
Common name
River Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Type
Specimen
Condition
Good
Municipality
Darebin (VIC)
Location
Bundoora Park, Plenty Road, Preston VIC 3072
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
- Unusual (Aesthetic)
Date of measurement
01 May 2011
Date of classification
14 Jul 2020
Statement of Significance
Bundoora Park contains more than 100 superb examples of River Red Gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis). Many are huge and must be well over 300 years old. This tree is relatively small by comparison and carries an elliptical scar about 1 metre from the ground. The tree is encircled by a 2.5m high fence. The scar has been verified by the National Museum as being created by Aboriginal people removing the bark approximately 100 years ago. The tree is located in Bundoora Park, 300 metres from the Plenty Road entrance.