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Quercus suber

Other Name Cork Oak Location 500 Yarra Boulevard,, RICHMOND VIC 3121 - Property No T11085 File Number T11085 Level Regional

[1/1] T11085 Quercus suber

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size

This tree is an outstanding specimen of Cork Oak (Quercus suber) displaying perfect form and symmetry. It tree is in excellent condition, however, the compacted soil required attention to increase the water infiltration rate.Two other outstanding specimens occur in Portland and Caulfield (both in church yards).
The tree is located at the University of Melbourne, Burnley campus. formerly Burnley Horticultural College

Measurements: 02/1985
Spread (m): 16
Girth (m): 2.87
Height (m): 10.3
Estimated Age (yrs): 120

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/03/1985