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Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Other Name

River Red Gum

Location

Yarra Park, Brunton Avenue, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 - Property No T11855

File Number

T11855

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Association with Aboriginal activities

This is the only scarred tree still living in the park; there are three other scarred stumps. The Melbourne Cricket Club have no information on the tree but at some stage a fence was erected around it and the following plaque added:
"Historical information indicates this Red Gum tree stump was originally the source of supply of bark used by aborigines for canoe making."
Planted nearby are specimens of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, the indigenous tree species.
Located between Gates 8 and 9, 100m from Grandstand.
Scar measures 0.4m x 2.2m.

Measurements: 09/1982
Spread (m): 13.6
Girth (m): 3.1
Height (m): 14.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 300
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 07/10/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees