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Quercus robur

Other Name

English Oak

Location

Australian Catholic University, 1200 Mair Street,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11325

File Number

T11325

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape.

This English Oak is a prominent and attractive tree in the landscape. Quercus robur is one of the most common park trees in south-eastern Australia and is noted for its vigorous, luxuriant growth. It is native to most of Europe, and to Anatolia to the Caucasus, and also to parts of North Africa
Mr Retallack purchased 3 acres in 1881 and built the large house named 'Carnbrae Two' after a castle in Cornwall. It was bought by Misses Mitchell in 1908 who then sold it to Messrs Manifold Cuthbert & Bailey for the establishment of Queens College. The site is now the Ballarat campus of the Australian Catholic University.

Measurements: 06/1983
Spread (m): 21
Girth (m):2.65
Height (m): 16.8
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 08/03/2004
Spread (m): E-W 22; N-S 18
Girth (m): 3.8
Height (m): 22
Estimated Age (yrs): 120
Condition: Good

Measurements: 08/04/2011
Spread (m): E-W 25.4; N-S 22
Girth (m): 3.1
Height (m): 23.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 127
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 29/07/1983.

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree