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Quercus suber

Other Name Cork Oak Location Mt Beckworth Scenic Reserve,, MOUNT BECKWORTH VIC 3363 - Property No T11178 File Number T11178 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Horticultural value
Contribution to the landscape

An interesting stand of Cork Oaks (Quercus suber)planted along the southern edge of a commercial pine plantation (Pinus radiata). The stand is one of the many trial plantings of species by the former Forests Commission. It may be of genetic importance and is a potential seed source.

Measurements: 07/1985
Spread (m): 8.3
Girth (m): 1.6
Height (m): 12
Estimated Age (yrs): 60

Measurements: 04/2010
Spread (m): E-W 8,N-S 12
Girth (m): average: 2 - 3
Height (m): average: 8 - 14
Estimated Age (yrs): 85
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 08/08/1985