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Olea europaea subsp. Europaea

Other Name Olive Location Riversdale Road, HAWTHORN VIC 3122 - Property No T11726 File Number T11726 Level State

[1/3] T11726 Olea europea subsp. [2/3] T11726 Olea europea subsp. [3/3] T11726 Olea europea subsp.

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape

The tree was moved from its original site in a paddock off Power Street, opposite Weinberg Road, in 1910, on a jinker. According to a report in "The Argus"on May 18, 1910, 5 horses and 14 men were required to lift it. The tree became caught in the overhead telephone wires even though many of its branches had been lopped; it was presumably a mature tree at that time. It is now a fine widespreading specimen, bearing fruit prolifically.
It is now located in a reserve on Riversdale Road, opposite Power Street.

Measurements: 07/1982
Spread (m): 16
Girth (m): 3.8 (triple trunked)
Height (m): 15.1
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 07/12/2000
Spread (m): NS 17.15; EW 14.20
Girth (m): 4.5
Height (m): 10
Estimated Age (yrs): 122
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/08/1982