Quercus cerris

Other Name

Turkey Oak

Location

St Fillans Maroondah Highway, NARBETHONG VIC 3778 - Property No T11269

File Number

T11269

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape of historic garden
Outstanding size

A large, wide-spreading example of the species making a dominant impact on the landscape and occupying a large portion of the southern garden. The tree has outstanding branch structure and, although not an uncommon species, is amongst the largest in Victoria. The largest occurs in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens which has a spread of 32m. Another example occurs along the drive (north side) near the entrance.
The tree is located on the south boundary

Measurements: 04/04/1994
Spread (m): 26.9
Girth (m): 3
Height (m): 27
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified: 05/05/1994

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree