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Quercus robur
Other NameEnglish Oak Location51 Overnewton Close Keilor, BRIMBANK CITY
File NumberT12417LevelRegional |
Statement of Significance
What is significant?
This English Oak grows in the garden of Overnewton in Keilor. It is
in good health with a dense canopy.
How is it significant?
This English Oak is significant for scientific, social and historical
reasons at the Regional level.
Why is it significant?
This English Oak is outstanding for its size, with a circumference of
5.5m, canopy spread of 23m, and height of 13.8m. It is located in the
gardens of Overnewton, a Scottish Baronial style home built in 1859.
It is believed the tree was planted in 1849 to mark the building of
the original homestead, and makes a significant contribution to the
landscape of this historic garden. The English Oak is popular location
for wedding photos. The bluestone buildings of the gatehouse and homestead complex are
included in the National Trust Heritage Register (B0945).
Tree Measurements:
Condition: Good Tree Type: Individual Circumference: 5.5m Height: 13.8m Canopy spread: 23m Height method: Other Circumference method: Tape Measure Date of measurement: 12 November 2019 Age of tree: 170 years (planted 1849)
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Tree