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Name	Detail	File number	Level
Quercus macrolepis Valonia Oak 'Glenaroua Homestead', Pyalong Road,, BROADFORD VIC 3658 - Property No T11083	Horticultural value Rare or localised Quercus macrolepis is an unusual species in cultivation in Victoria,. This stand is the largest known planting in Victoria, and may have occurred due to interest in Valonia Oak as a tanning source. The property was owned between 1880-90 by Michaelis Hallenstine, Tanners of Melbourne, and records show that the Black Wattle was harvested from the property in the 1880s. The trees are in good condition. They are low spreading ... more	T11083	State
Quercus macrolepis Valonia Oak State Primary School, Winter's Flat,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T11471	Rare or Localised Historical value These tree are the first specimens imported into Australia.In June 1879, Mr George Cunnack, a tanner from Castlemaine, had two Wardian cases made up in London and sent to Smyrna, Turkey, where acorns and 20 rooted plants were collected and sent to Australia. The 14 trees at WInter's Flat,are on the original site of Cunnac's Tannery and are from that original collection. The cups of the Valonia Oak contain substances used for ... more	T11471	State
Quercus macrolepis Valonia Oak Geelong Botanic Gardens, Eastern Beach, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11591	Horticultural Value; Tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the historic garden or park; Rare or Localised Outstanding example of species An outstanding example of this rare oak. Native to Southern Europe and Western Asia. The tree was destroyed after severe storms swept through the area in October 1987. Measurements: 04/1984 Spread (m): 16.2 Girth (m): 2 Height (m): 13 Estimated Age (yrs): 125 ... more	T11591	Demolished
Quercus macrolepis Valonia Oak Stanley Street Gardens Stanley Street, MALVERN VIC 3144 - Property No T11827	Horticultural value Rare or localised Two fine examples of an oak rare in cutivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur at Geelong botanic Gardens, Broadford, Mt Alexander, Harcourt and a small specimen has been recently planted at the Royal Botanic Gardens. This species has the largest acorn of all the oaks and a very large cup They are native of Southern Europe and Western Asia Measurements: ... more	T11827	Regional