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Quercus canariensis

Other Names

Algerian Oak , The Federation Oak

Location

Parliament House Gardens, McArthur Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No T11917

File Number

T11917

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Statement of Significance

Commemorating an historic event

A venerable specimen planted in February 1890 by the then Premier of NSW, Sir Henry Parkes, to commemorate the success of the Australasian Federation Conference - the first meeting of statesmen from the colonies to agree to the concept of Federation. Known as the "Federation Oak' this tree is suffering from possum damage, excessive epicormic growth and insect attack.

Measurements: 28/07/1993
Spread (m): 12.8
Girth (m): 2.37
Height (m): 9
Estimated Age (yrs): 103
Condition: Fair

Access: Restricted
Classified: 12/08/1993

Victorian Heritage Register: H1317

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees