Quercus lanata

Other Names

Himalayan Oak ,  Quercus leucotrichophora

Location

Bright Cemetery, Coronation Avenue,, BRIGHT VIC 3741 - Property No T11401

File Number

T11401

Level

State

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic cemeteryRare or localised

 
This tree is one of nine known examples in Victoria (1993) and
 
this is the only record of the species in a cemetery in Victoria.This
 
tree has a particularly attractive form with a dense domed crown. The
 
Himalayan Oak is native to the Himalayas and grows to around 25
 
metres.The former species name leucotrichophora means carrying
 
white hairs.It is located on the western side of the central path,
 
half way up the hill.
 
Species formerly known as Quercus leucotrichophora.
 
Measurements: 14/02/1993Spread (m): 16.7 Girth (m): 2
 
Height (m): 18 Estimated Age (yrs): 80 Condition: Good
 
Measurements: 06/11/2011Spread (m): E-W 18; N-S 20Girth
 
(m): 2.8Height (m): 18Age (yrs): 98Condition: Good
 
Measurements: 20/09/2021 Spread (m): E-W 23.8, N-S 23.3; Girth
 
(m): 3.1; Height (m): 22.6 Age (yrs): 126 Condition: Good
 
Access: UnrestrictedClassified: 11/11/1993

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree