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Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Other Name

River Red Gum

Location

'Bishopscourt', 120 Clarendon Street, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 - Property No T11887

File Number

T11887

Level

Demolished/Removed

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape.

This tree, known as the 'Corroboree Tree' or 'The Bishopcourt Gum', was located at Bishopscourt, the home of the Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne. 'Bishopscourt' was built between 1851-53, and is clasified by the National Trust. This tree was estimated by Dr von Mueller as 'a sapling when Cramer wrote the Prayer Book in 1549.
The tree fell over in a storm and was removed in 1997

Measurements:08/1981
Spread (m): 13
Girth (m): 4
Height (m): 18
Estimated Age (yrs): 400
Condition: Removed

Access: Restricted
Classified: 14/04/1983

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees