Avenue of Coral Trees

DESCRIPTION

NameAvenue of Coral TreesTypeFloraGeolocation^[1] Last edited by: Will Chittick

DescriptionCoral trees were once prevalent around farm areas of Shellharbour. Tree avenues were fashionable in the 19th century, especially around a homestead, or along the drive leading to the homestead. They were generally sought as a shade tree, to make roads and entrances, and to protect the farm from the southerly winds.

Cultural plantings are evidence of early European settlement, and the taming of the landscape for agricultural purposes.

A quote from papers dated 1839-1861 of Dr Robert & Mrs Menzies of ‘Minnamurra House’, Jamberoo by Arthur Cousins, gives a clue to their planting: "There was also a fence whose posts were beautiful coral trees, attractive to dollar birds and others and affording good shade in summer to the cattle."

Whilst some coral trees remain near homesteads and scattered in former paddocks, an extended avenue like the one along Yellow Rock Road is rare.

This particular avenue is attributed to being planted in c1895 by local farmers in the area of the Robb, Couch, and Clarke farms.

Family

Robb

Couch

Person

Clarke, Samuel

Avenue of Coral Trees c.2000.

Heritage Information

Heritage NSW LinkShellharbour Heritage Inventory Sheet Last edited by: Erin Tierney

CONNECTIONS

CollectionPlacesFamilyCouchRobbLocalityYellow RockPersonClarke, Samuel

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Avenue of Coral Trees