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Quercus macrocarpa var. oliviformis

Other Name Burr Oak Location Castlemaine Botanic Gardens, Walker Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11468 File Number T11468 Level Demolished/Removed

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden or park.
Rare or localised
Outstanding example of species

One of 3 known examples of this variety in Victoria, the others are in the Royal Botanic Gardens and Kyneton Botanic Gardens. The tree displays the characteristic curved trunk.
15/11/2010: Tree removed