Arboretum History Virtual Tour - RED GUM

Eucalyptus camadulensis       |        Myrtaceae       |       red gum

Historical Context:

The Women’s Plaza of Honor was designed specifically to take advantage of these large eucalyptus trees (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) growing on the site. These trees are affectionately called the “grandmother trees” as they watch over the plaza. The design used the mature overstory trees to create an inviting and intimate gathering space while still allowing enough space for their massive root zones and canopies. In the 1990s, campus construction resulted in an increase the loss of mature trees. Since there was no one dedicated to advocating for their preservation, many historic specimens were removed to make way for other structures. The Women’s Plaza project was the first opportunity to use the resources of the newly established Campus Arboretum to assist in campus planning and design processes and to guide tree planting and preservation.

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum History Tour page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)