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QUERCUS ROBUR

Location

CAMPBELLS CROFT BORONIA ROAD VERMONT, WHITEHORSE CITY

File Number

T12574

Level

Regional

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Campbells Croft oaks
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Campbells Croft oaks - winter
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Campbells Croft Oak - winter 2
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Campbells Croft Oaks 2

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

Five Quercus robur (English Oaks) on public land adjacent to Dandenong Creek Trail. The trees form a single connected canopy which extends down to ground level.

Average Circumference: 4.80m

Average Height: 25.0m

Canopy Spread (N-S): 17.0m

Canopy Spread (E-W): 19.0m
Likely date planted 1893

How is it significant?

These trees are significant at Regional Level due to their size, contribution to the landscape and form of connected canopies. Two trees are particularly significant in the group, forming the main body of the canopy.

Why is it significant?

Likely associated with the market garden at Campbell's Croft held by siblings Molly and Jack Campbell, these oaks form a single connected canopy which is a well loved landmark for locals using the Dandenong Creek trail. The canopy reaches to ground level on all sides.

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