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Quercus canariensis

Other Name Algerian Oak Location Princes Highway,, NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 - Property No T11389 File Number T11389 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape

This is an impressive row of Algerian Oak planted in 1890 by Sidney John Webb.(see tablet at intersection of Webb St). Q canariensis is native to the Iberian peninsula and north Africa.
All the trees on the south side of the avenue were cut down in the 1960s by the Road Authority.
One tree was transplanted in 1999 with aid of the National Trust.

Measurements: 07/1986
Spread (m): 18
Girth (m): 2
Height (m): 16
Estimated Age (yrs): 96
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 10/07/1986