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Quercus robur

Other Name

English Oak

Location

Avenue of Honour, Calder Highway, WOODEND VIC 3442 - Property No T12001

File Number

T12001

Level

State

[1/9]
T12001 Quercus robur
[2/9]
T12001 Quercus robur
[3/9]
T12001 Quercus robur
[4/9]
T12001 Quercus robur
[5/9]
T12001 Quercus robur
[6/9]
T12001 Quercus robur
[7/9]
T12001 Quercus robur
[8/9]
T12001 Quercus robur
[9/9]
T12001 Quercus robur

Statement of Significance

Contribution to landscape
Historical commemoration

A signficant avenue planting following World War I. The Avenue of Honour extends over 2.4km north of Woodend and comprises Quercus robur, Quercus canariensis and hybrids between these two species. It is one of only two avenues in Victoria (the other at Cranbourne) to consist of Oak trees, which symbolise virtue. This Avenue is amongst the best in Victoria.

Measurements: 10/1985
Spread (m): 19
Girth (m): 2.53
Height (m): 16.3
Estimated Age (yrs): 65
Condition: Good-Fair

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 10/10/1985
Victorian Heritage Register: H2066

Group

Monuments and Memorials