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Quercus robur

Other Names

Golden Jubilee Oak , English Oak

Location

16 Bourke Street,, SANDFORD VIC 3312 - Property No T12161

File Number

T12161

Level

State

[1/1]
T12161 Quercus robur

Statement of Significance

Important landmark
Outstanding size
Aesthetic value
Historical value
Outstanding example of species

The English Oak was planted by Mr J S Anderson, a prominent businessman and resident of Sandford, on 21 June 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. This tree has grown into a magnificent specimen, with an almost perfectly symmetrical crown spread of 25 metres and a height of 21 metres The tree dominates the Sandford Township, and is sited between two historic Sanford brick buildings, the Mechanics Institute and the ROAB (Foresters) Hall.

Measurements: 14/10/2011
Spread (m): E-W 25.0;N-S 25.4
Girth (m): 4.55 at 1.4m above ground level
Height (m): 21.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 114

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 05/03/2012

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees