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Quercus bicolor
Other NameSwamp White Oak LocationWerribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T11241
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Aesthetic value
The Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolour) is a very large specimen of this species, rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Hamilton (2) Kyneton (1) and Royal Botanic Gardens (1). This tree has developed an outstanding spreading canopy and is in excellent condition. The species is native to the east coast of the U.S.A.
This specimen was first classified by the National Trust as Regionally significant in 1985. Since then the tree has grown to large proportions, and is a very significant landmark at Werribee Park.
Measurements: 1985
Spread (m): 24.5
Girth (m): 3.35
Height (m): 18.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 30
Girth (m): 400mm above ground below main branches: 4.7
Height (m): 18.6
Estimated age: 135 years
Condition Excellent
Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 30.3, E-W 30.4
Girth (m): 4.5 at 0.5m
Height (m): 19.7
Condition: Excellent
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985
Upgraded to State: 05/03/2012
Aesthetic value
The Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolour) is a very large specimen of this species, rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Hamilton (2) Kyneton (1) and Royal Botanic Gardens (1). This tree has developed an outstanding spreading canopy and is in excellent condition. The species is native to the east coast of the U.S.A.
This specimen was first classified by the National Trust as Regionally significant in 1985. Since then the tree has grown to large proportions, and is a very significant landmark at Werribee Park.
Measurements: 1985
Spread (m): 24.5
Girth (m): 3.35
Height (m): 18.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 30
Girth (m): 400mm above ground below main branches: 4.7
Height (m): 18.6
Estimated age: 135 years
Condition Excellent
Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 30.3, E-W 30.4
Girth (m): 4.5 at 0.5m
Height (m): 19.7
Condition: Excellent
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985
Upgraded to State: 05/03/2012
How is it significant?
Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Aesthetic value
The Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolour) is a very large specimen of this species, rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Hamilton (2) Kyneton (1) and Royal Botanic Gardens (1). This tree has developed an outstanding spreading canopy and is in excellent condition. The species is native to the east coast of the U.S.A.
This specimen was first classified by the National Trust as Regionally significant in 1985. Since then the tree has grown to large proportions, and is a very significant landmark at Werribee Park.
Measurements: 1985
Spread (m): 24.5
Girth (m): 3.35
Height (m): 18.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 30
Girth (m): 400mm above ground below main branches: 4.7
Height (m): 18.6
Estimated age: 135 years
Condition Excellent
Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 30.3, E-W 30.4
Girth (m): 4.5 at 0.5m
Height (m): 19.7
Condition: Excellent
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985
Upgraded to State: 05/03/2012
Aesthetic value
The Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolour) is a very large specimen of this species, rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Hamilton (2) Kyneton (1) and Royal Botanic Gardens (1). This tree has developed an outstanding spreading canopy and is in excellent condition. The species is native to the east coast of the U.S.A.
This specimen was first classified by the National Trust as Regionally significant in 1985. Since then the tree has grown to large proportions, and is a very significant landmark at Werribee Park.
Measurements: 1985
Spread (m): 24.5
Girth (m): 3.35
Height (m): 18.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 30
Girth (m): 400mm above ground below main branches: 4.7
Height (m): 18.6
Estimated age: 135 years
Condition Excellent
Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 30.3, E-W 30.4
Girth (m): 4.5 at 0.5m
Height (m): 19.7
Condition: Excellent
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985
Upgraded to State: 05/03/2012
Why is it significant?
Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Aesthetic value
The Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolour) is a very large specimen of this species, rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Hamilton (2) Kyneton (1) and Royal Botanic Gardens (1). This tree has developed an outstanding spreading canopy and is in excellent condition. The species is native to the east coast of the U.S.A.
This specimen was first classified by the National Trust as Regionally significant in 1985. Since then the tree has grown to large proportions, and is a very significant landmark at Werribee Park.
Measurements: 1985
Spread (m): 24.5
Girth (m): 3.35
Height (m): 18.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 30
Girth (m): 400mm above ground below main branches: 4.7
Height (m): 18.6
Estimated age: 135 years
Condition Excellent
Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 30.3, E-W 30.4
Girth (m): 4.5 at 0.5m
Height (m): 19.7
Condition: Excellent
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985
Upgraded to State: 05/03/2012
Aesthetic value
The Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolour) is a very large specimen of this species, rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Hamilton (2) Kyneton (1) and Royal Botanic Gardens (1). This tree has developed an outstanding spreading canopy and is in excellent condition. The species is native to the east coast of the U.S.A.
This specimen was first classified by the National Trust as Regionally significant in 1985. Since then the tree has grown to large proportions, and is a very significant landmark at Werribee Park.
Measurements: 1985
Spread (m): 24.5
Girth (m): 3.35
Height (m): 18.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements 14/11/2011
Spread (m): 30
Girth (m): 400mm above ground below main branches: 4.7
Height (m): 18.6
Estimated age: 135 years
Condition Excellent
Measurements: 08/12/2022
Spread (m): N-S 30.3, E-W 30.4
Girth (m): 4.5 at 0.5m
Height (m): 19.7
Condition: Excellent
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 13/06/1985
Upgraded to State: 05/03/2012
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Tree