Significant Tree 180: Folland Park, Enfield
Botanical name: Myoporum platycarpum
Common name: False Sandalwood
Folland Park is an important example of the vegetation that existed in the northern metropolitan area of Adelaide prior to European settlement. Named after an earlier settler, Charles French Folland, the reserve is protected by a heritage agreement and is one of the few areas left that contains remnants of the native vegetation that used to grow on the Adelaide Plains prior to European Settlement.
Nominated to the Trust's Register of Significant Trees for outstanding historic significance for remnant trees and habitats.
Location and Access:
The park is located at the Western end of the Enfield Cemetery and comprises 3.5 hectares of remnant woodland. Access to Folland Park is available from Turnbull Street Enfield, 30 metres west of the Folland Park Kindergarten gate. The site is accessible on the third Sunday of each month between the hours of 10 am and 1 pm.
Enquiries:
National Trust of South Australia, (08) 8202 9200
Port Adelaide-Enfield Council, (08) 8405 6600