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Quercus cerris

Other Name

Turkey Oak

Location

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11297

File Number

T11297

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Outstanding size

This Turkey Oak is located at the back of the conservatory at start of Prime Ministers Walk, between Alfred Deakin and GH Reid bust. It has a very large spreading canopy and is the largest known example of species in cultivation in Victoria.(1982)Quercus cerris is native to south-eastern Europe and Asia Minor and is widely planted and naturalised throughout much of Europe

Measurements: 06/1982
Spread (m): 32
Girth (m): 3.2
Height (m): 24
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 22/11/2003
Spread (m): 32
Girth (m): 4.2
Height (m): 24
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 25/03/2011
Spread (m): 30
Girth (m): 3.5
Height (m): 24.5
Condition: Good (one large scar)

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 24/06/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees