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Quercus lanata

Other Names

Himalayan Oak , Quercus leucotrichophora

Location

Hamilton Botanic Gardens Cnr of French, Kennedy, Martin and Thompson Streets, HAMILTON VIC 3300 - Property No T11692

File Number

T11692

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape
Rare or localised:

A large and attractive specimen of this unusual Oak. A native of the Himalayas the tree is cultivated in Victorai at Kyneton, Castlemaine (poor), Royal Botanic Gardens, and the former Taylor & Sangster Nursery at Mount Macedon. A smaller tree is growing along French Street
It's unusual leaf colour and form makes it an attractive planting in the gardens.

Species formerly known as Quercus leucotrichophora.

Measurements: 02/1987
Spread (m): 16
Girth (m): 2.94
Height (m): 16.7
Estimated Age (yrs): 70
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 12/02/1987

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees