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Quercus ' Macedon'

Other Name

Macedon Oak

Location

Cruden Farm, Frankston-Cranbourne Road, LANGWARRIN VIC 3910 - Property No T11508

File Number

T11508

Level

State

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T11508 Quercus Mt Macedon
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T11508 Quercus Trunk
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T11508 Quercus Mt Macedon

Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to landscape of historic garden
Outstanding example of species

Located in shrubbery south-west of tennis court.
Syn. Quercus 'Firthii'. The seed of this tree is believed to have come from Sefton at Mt Macedon and is thought to be a natural hybrid between Quercus phellos & Quercus rubra. A smaller specimen occurs on the edge of the circular drive at the front of the house. Other known specimens occur at Firth Park ( Wombat State Park), Creswick Nursery (beside lake) and Durrol, Mt Macedon

Measurements: 27/07/1992
Spread (m): 18
Girth (m): 3.19
Height (m): 28.5
Estimated Age (yrs):60
Condition: Good

Measurements: 12/2010
Spread (m): 20 (N-S), 24 (E-W)
Girth (m): 3.75
Height (m): 32
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified 12/08/1982.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees