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Quercus robur

Other Name

English Oak

Location

84 Morgantis Road Eganstown, HEPBURN SHIRE

File Number

T12450

Level

State

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?

This English Oak grows on a rural property in Eganstown. It was planted around 1860 by the Morganti family, who were prominent Swiss Italian migrants to the area. Several original buildings remain on the property.

How is it significant?

This English Oak is significant for scientific, aesthetic and social reasons at the State level.

Why is it significant?

This English Oak is significant as an outstanding example of the species. It is exceptionally well structured and symmetrical, and is the tallest English Oak in the Significant Tree Register. It makes a significant contribution to the rural landscape as a focal point amongst the paddocks, adding greatly to the bucolic setting.

Tree Measurements:

Condition: Good

Tree Type: Individual

Circumference: 4.5m

Height: 35m

Canopy Spread: 35m

Height method: Folded paper

Circumference method: Tape measure

Date of measurement: 01/03/2021

Age of tree: 160 years (planted approx. 1860)

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees