Ulmus procera

Other Name

English Elm

Location

Wombat Park, Malmsbury Road, DAYLESFORD VIC 3460 - Property No T11530

File Number

T11530

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape of historic garden or park
Aesthetic significance

This is an attractive and intact avenue of English Elm trees planted between 1910 and 1915 as part of the gardens associated with thehomestead, which was completed in 1910. The original garden, comprising mainly conifers and box hedging, was laid out in the 1850s. The trees vary in condition and one has recently suffered from wind damage. The canopy of the trees cover the main drivewayand their uniformity makes this avenue particularly fine.

Measurements: 01/1986
Spread (m): 17.8 - 18.5
Girth (m): 2.5 - 3.5
Height (m): 20 - 25
Estimated Age (yrs): 75
Condition: Good-Fair

Access: Restricted
Classified: 17/11/1988

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Tree