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Quercus robur

Other Names "Donaldson's Öak" ,  English Oak Location Donaldson's Road, KANGAROO GROUND VIC 3097 - Property No T11558 File Number T11558 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Important landmark
Outstanding size
Curious growth form

Located 1.2km along Donaldson's Rd, from Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd
In 1878, whilst on a trip to Scotland and England, John Donaldson visited Windsor Great Park where he collected some acorns. He brought these back and planted them at his property, 'Kangaroo Hall' at Kangaroo Ground.
The tree has a large trunk cavity and requires considerable tree maintenance involving thinning deadwooding, cavity filling and cabling.

Measurements: 02/1982
Spread (m): 25
Girth (m): 5.35
Height (m): 15.6
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 21/09/2010
Spread (m): E-W 22 N-S 25
Girth(m): 5.5
Height(m): 17
Estimated Age (yrs): 138