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Ulmus procera

Other Name

English Elm

Location

Colac Memorial Square, Murray Street,, COLAC VIC 3250 - Property No T11491

File Number

T11491

Level

Regional

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T11491 Ulmus procera

Statement of Significance

Contribution to the historic park.
Aesthetic value

An attractive stand of trees located in the business sector of Colac and to one side of Princes Highway(Murray Street). The park was reserved in 1873 and was known for many years as Market Square, renamed Memorial Square after World War 1. Originally the boundaries were planted with Pinus radiata and used to accommodate horses and vehicles. The present elm trees are thought to have been planted in the early 1900s.
The planting is unusual in Victoria and of considerable historic importance (38 + 16 trees).
Some recent tree works and planting are inappropriate to the area.

Measurements: 1986
Spread (m): 20.4
Girth (m):
Height (m): 18.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 80
Condition: Good-Fair

Measurements: 26/11/2003
Spread (m): 20.4
Girth (m): 1.3
Height (m): 23
Estimated Age (yrs): 97
Condition: Fair

Access Unrestricted
Classified 14/08/1986

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees