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Quercus nigra

Other Name

Water Oak

Location

'Raheen', Raheen Drive, KEW VIC 3101 - Property No T11762

File Number

T11762

Level

Regional

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T11762 Quercus nigra
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T11762 Quercus nigra

Statement of Significance

Rare or localised
Historical value

Planted by Sir Henry Wrixon,MLC (1839-1913) in approximately 1882. It is a large and prominent street tree originally located in the grounds of Raheen, now on the nature strip. Other examples occur in Queens Park, Essendon and Heide.

Measurements: 07/1982
Spread (m): 15.7
Girth (m): 3.75
Height (m): 21.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 13/02/2001
Spread (m): N- S19.35; E-W24.2
Girth (m): 4.2
Height (m): 14-15
Estimated Age (yrs): 122
Condition:Good

Measurements: 24/10/2010
Spread (m): N-S 17; E-W 16
Girth (m): 4.5
Height (m): 20
Condition: Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/08/1982

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees