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Quercus castaneifolia

Other Name

Chestnut-Leaved Oak Moss

Location

Moss Vale Park, Leongatha-Mirboo North Road, LEONGATHA VIC 3953 - Property No T11952

File Number

T11952

Level

State

[1/4]
T11952 Quercus castaneifolia
[2/4]
T11952 Quercus castaneifolia
[3/4]
T11952 Quercus castaneifolia
[4/4]
T11952 Quercus castaneifolia

Statement of Significance

Contribution to historic park
Outstanding size
Outstanding example of species

The largest example of several Chestnut-Leaved Oak Moss trees located within this former nursery site, established by Francis Moss in 1853. The species is native to the mountains of the Caucasus and Iran and resembles the closely-related Turkey Oak in appearance.

Measurements: 26/03/1991
Spread (m): 35
Girth (m): 6.14
Height (m): 33.2
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 04/2004
Spread (m): E-W 35; N-S 26
Girth (m): 6.20
Height (m): 34.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 113
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 11/04/1991

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees