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Quercus 'Firthii'

Other Name

Macedon Oak

Location

'Firth Park', Wombat State Forest, VIC 3458 - Property No T11793

File Number

T11793

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Horticultural value

An evergreen oak resembling Quercus ceris. The origin of the tree is unknown. It dates back to the 1870's and possibly arose as a chance hybrid or as a cutting from an original tree. It was recognised by Joseph Firth, first superintendent of Macedon Forest Nursery. Firth Park is the former site of Joseph Firth's house and garden. The tree could date back to the 1870s and could be the original hybrid or a cutting drom the original tree.

Measurements: 08/1982
Spread (m): 12.1
Girth (m): 1.3
Height (m): 16
Estimated Age (yrs): 112
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 02/2019
Spread (m): N-S: 13.7 E-W: 15.5
Girth (m):.585m (DHB,circ 1.837)
Height (m): 22.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 149
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 18/08/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees