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Quercus robur

Other Name

English Oak

Location

Melba Park Chapel Street, LILYDALE VIC 3140 - Property No T11806

File Number

T11806

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Historical value

This tree was planted by the people of Lilydale on 13 June 1900 to commemorate the defence of Mafeking, South Africa by Colonel Baden Powell and his garrison during a siege by the Boers lasting 209 days.A plague "Relief to Mafeking" is erected to that effect.

Measurements: 11/1985
Spread (m): 13.8
Girth (m): 1.6
Height (m): 6.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 85
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 03/05/2010
Spread (m): 14
Girth (m): 2.8
Height (m):15
Estimated Age (yrs):110
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/11/1985

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees