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Dutch Elm
Eastern Oval, Peel Street North,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11316 |
Historical value This Dutch Elm was reputably planted by legendary cricketer, Dr W. G. Grace, in January 1874 during the tour of the English cricket team. Visiting English cricket teams often played matches at this ground. The Eastern Oval was once ringed with Elms,this being the only one remaining. It is located at north end of Grandstand. Measurements: 08/06/1982 Spread (m): 31 Girth (m): 5.15 Height (m): 30 Estimated Age (yrs): 108 ... more |
T11316 |
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Golden Elm
Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11320 |
Horticultural value Contribution to the landscape. This pair of Golden El,s is located 20metres south of Conservatory. They are mature specimens of this unusual Elm, rare in cultivation in Victoria. Only other known examples occur in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, and Central Park, Malvern. Measurements: 03/1983 Spread (m): 13.3 Girth (m): 2.15 Height (m): 16.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 60 Condition: Fair Measurements: ... more |
T11320 |
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Huntingdon Elm
Colac Botanic Gardens, Fyans Street,, COLAC VIC 3250 - Property No T11495 |
Contribution to historic garden Outstanding example of species The wide spreading rounded crown of symmetrical form and large height makes this tree a significant feature in the gardens. The species is uncommon in Victoria and this tree is the finest example known in cultivation. The species is distinguished by its large smooth leaves, oblique base and one side rounded and curving into a vein first. The tree is located approximately in the centre of the ... more |
T11495 |
Regional |
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Creswick Avenue of Honour - Ulmus X Hollandica
Dutch Elm
roadside between Kingston and Midlands Highway, CRESWICK VIC 3363 - Property No T11518 |
Contribution to landscape Historical Value This Avenue of Honour was planted by the Creswick Shire Council to commemorate all members of the Shire who served in the First World War. Later a large stone memorial was also erected and placed at the Kingston end of the Avenue. The names of the servicemen were inscribed on cast iron plates placed at the base of each tree. Alas, many of these plates have since been lost or broken. This is an impressive avenue of trees ... more |
T11518 |
Regional |
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Dutch Elm
Duneira, Officer Lane, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11651 |
Horticultural Value; Location or Context: historic garden or park; Rare or Localised: 1-10 known specimens Unidentified weeping variegated cultivar. Appears to be grafted at 3m. Variegation irregular on leaf blade from pale yellow, gold, light green to dark green. Measurements: Spread (m): 7.1 Girth (m): 1 Height (m): 4.8 Estimated Age (yrs): 90 Condition: Good Restricted |
T11651 |
Regional |
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Ulmus x hollandica 'Purpurascens
Purple-Leaved Dutch Elm
Northern Highway,, WALLAN VIC 3756 - Property No T11765 |
Horticultural value Historical value Located between Queen and Watson Streets. This World War I Avenue of Honour wasplanted in the early 1920s to commemorate Wallan's soldiers. The number of trees represent the number of citizens who served. This planting is the only major one of this cultivar known in Victoria, possibly Australian and unknown internationally. Isolated trees occur in St Kilda Road, Gisborne, and Kyneton Botanic Gardens. While the two rows are widely ... more |
T11765 |
Regional |
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Dutch Elm
Mildura Senior College, cnr Fourteenth and Deakin Avenue,, MILDURA VIC 3500 - Property No T11944 |
Contribution to landscape A large specimen covering almost the entire courtyard. Surrounded by buildings on three sides, the tree isa significant landscape feature. Beneath the canopy the root system is covered with hollow bricks and seating is arranged on the southern side of the tree. The tree would benefit from a management program to remove deadwood, crossing limbs and stubs. This elm is and uncommon species in the district with the only other examples being two ... more |
T11944 |
Regional |
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Dutch Elm
Pyrenees Highway, NEWSTEAD VIC 3462 - Property No T12017 |
Contribution to landscape Historical significance An Avenue of Honour commemorating World War I and 800m long. It is not intact due to the inclusion of 7 Platanus x acerifolia on the south side and 1 Populus alba on the north side. The avenue flanges out on the north-west side and powerlines run through the northern row. Despite this the avenue makes a significant landscape contribution as a memorial gateway to the town. 9 new Ulmus x hollandica were planted in ... more |
T12017 |
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Dutch Elm
134 Gillies Rd, MOUNT ROWAN VIC 3352 - Property No T12057 |
Contribution to landscape Outstanding size This specimen has the largest spread and girth of those on the Trust Register and would be amongst the largest in height. The tree makes a striking feature on this rural property and can be seen for some distance around the area. It makes an important contribution to the rural landscape. Edward Williamson purchased this crown grant at auction in Ballarat on 21st September 1854 and it remained in this family until ... more |
T12057 |
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Dutch Elm
COCKMAN STREET WARRNAMBOOL, WARRNAMBOOL CITY |
An individual Dutch Elm located in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, close to the centre of the gardens. The Dutch Elm is significant for scientific, landscape and historic reasons at the State level. This Dutch Elm is scientifically significant for its outstanding large size including the wide branching habit/spreading limbs. The tree is significant for its contribution to the
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T12501 |
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