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Quercus suber

Other Name Cork Oak Location Lilydale Railway Station, Maroondah Highway,, LILYDALE VIC 3140 - Property No T12134 File Number T12134 Level Demolished/Removed

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Statement of Significance

Important landmark
Particularly old
Curious growth form

Being present at the railway station site for over 100 years, this Cork Oak (Quercus suber ) has important historical links to the origins of Lilydale. It is the only surviving plant from the station's garden, established sometime after the station began operating in 1882.This tree may have been incorporated into the garden as an existing tree or it may have been acquired for the garden.
Major reductions to the size of the garden began in the 1960's as infrastructure developments took place. Then approximately 20 years ago, the garden was completely removed to allow construction of the existing bus & taxi parking bay, as shown in photo's. Only the Cork Oak was saved.
The tree shows a curious growth in one dominant limb and passersby can appreciate the depth of the cork bark on this limb and the trunk.
This impressive tree is a rich link to the past as well as providing shelter to the public from the weather, habitat for birds and improved air quality.