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Juglans regia

Other Name Walnut Location Tourello Road,, TOURELLO VIC 3363 - Property No T11336 File Number T11336 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Historical value

The Juglans Avenue of Honour was planted in 1918/19 to commemorate soldiers from the Tourello district who served in World War One.
There are a total of 36 trees (19 on north side, plus two replacements;17 on south side and 3 young multi-trunked trees at north-east end). A powerline runs along the north side and the trees were heavily pruned in early 1994. Generally the trees are in good condition, especially the south side.
This is the only known example of walnuts used as an avenue planting in Victoria.
08/2011.There are 20 trees on the northside, plus 2 replacements. 17 on the southside and a 3rd mature tree west of driveway on north side of road.

Measurements: 02/09/1994 (S-E tree)
Spread (m): 8
Girth (m):0.9
Height (m): 6.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 76
Condition: Good-Fair