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Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Other Names

The "Church Tree" , River Red Gum

Location

Tivey Street,, NEWSTEAD VIC 3462 - Property No T12015

File Number

T12015

Level

State

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T12015 Eucalyptus

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape
Historical significance

The first church service in Newstead was held under the widespread branches of this tree in 1854. The tree predates European settlement and is a well known local landmark.
A fine example of E. camaldulensis and was probably a mature tree when Major Mitchell passed by in 1836. He wrote of these magnificent Red Gums scattered over the 'grassy flats' where he rested his bullocks on the night of September 27, 1836.

Measurements: 11/1984
Spread (m): 23
Girth (m): 6.25
Height (m): 25.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 400+
Condition: Good

Measurements: 09/06/2004
Spread (m): 20
Girth (m): 6.3
Height (m): 26
Estimated Age (yrs): 400+
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/05/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees