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Name	Detail	File number	Level
Quercus robur English Oak 'Kilmany Park' 1613 Settlement Road,, SALE VIC 3850 - Property No T11099	Historical value This commemorative planting dominates the western side of the historic property. The sign reads "This oak was planted by His Majesty King George V when visiting the property as HRH the Duke of York on 15 May 1901. This tablet was erected by the representatives of the Victorian Bowling Asociation February 1935". 'Kilmany Park' was settled by William Pearson in September 1841 and is one of the oldest established properties in eastern Victoria. The ... more	T11099	State
Quercus robur 'Fastigiata' Fastigiated English Oak Mt Macedon Road, MACEDON VIC 3440 - Property No T11624	Horticultural value Rare or localised Outstanding size Example of species An outstanding example of this rare oak. Its narrow upright habit is very similar in form to the Lombardy Poplar. The uniform growth and size of this specimen contributes greatly to its significance as a feature of the landscape. Uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. Located in the roadside reserve opposite the Avenue of Honour Measurements: 05/1987 Spread (m): 6 Girth ... more	T11624	State
Quercus robur English Oak Avenue of Honour, Calder Highway, WOODEND VIC 3442 - Property No T12001	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 ... more	T12001	State
Quercus robur Roseville Oak , English Oak 119 Wood Street,, FLINDERS VIC 3929 - Property No T12211	This Quercus Robur, an English Oak tree is located in the residential garden of the historic house "Roseville" in Flinders, Victoria, which was built in 1896 by the telegraph operator for the Cable Station, Grigriy Day. The present power company continually trims the tree to free the nearby electricity lines. This tree would benefit from the relocation of the adjacent power lines underground to allow the tree to return to a balanced ... more	T12211	Regional
Quercus robur English Oak Victoria Park, Marley Street,, SALE VIC 3850 - Property No T11103	Historical value This English Oak (Quercus robur) is an attractive well shaped specimen. It is a commemorative planting by the Duke of Gloucester on 27 October 1934 from a seedling taken from an oak tree planted by his father , George V, in 1901. A plaque has been set under the tree. Measurements: 05/1987 Spread (m): 13 Girth (m): 1.3 Height (m): 9.5 Estimated Age (yrs): 53 Condition: Good Access: Unrestricted Classified: ... more	T11103	Regional
Quercus robur English Oak 'Drusilla' 26 Brougham Road, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11655	Contribution to landscape Outstanding size Aesthetic value Outstanding example of species This is a large mature tree with dense foliage growing in the lawn area south east of the main house. The tree is believed to have been planted by Madame Weigel, of dressmaking pattern and fashion fame, in the 1880s when she began the layout and planting of the garden at 'Drusilla'. Measurements: 09/11/1990 Spread (m): 36.5 Girth (m): 6 Height (m): 29 ... more	T11655	State
Quercus robur English Oak Latrobe Golf Club, Farm Road, ALPHINGTON VIC 3078 - Property No T12011	Particularly old Outstanding size Aesthetic significance Historical value The tree was planted in 1842 by Kate Wills, daughter the owner of "Lucerne Farm'. The owner,Thomas Wills, a magistrate, was one of the leaders in the fight for separation of Victoria from NSW. The original mansion of brick and bluestone was built around 1841 and a lavish English style garden was established around it. The acorn for this tree was brought back from NSW and a 1920's ... more	T12011	State
Quercus robur English Oak 18 St Helier's Street,, ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067 - Property No T12291	Outstanding species (Scientific) Location/Context (Social) Landscape (Social) This outstanding example of Quercus robur is one of the largest to be registered. It is the tallest recorded English Oak in Melbourne or any other urban location in Victoria, and is only surpassed by those in rural locales. It is believed to have been planted by the Good Shepherd nuns around 1920 and its healthy state offers aesthetic value contributing to the surrounding ... more	T12291	Regional
Quercus robur The Druids Oak , English Oak Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Wendouree Parade,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No T11298	Historical value This English Oak, known as the 'Druids Oak' was planted by the Druids of Ballarat on 27 December 1870 to commemorate the founding of local Druid Lodges. Oaks were associated with the ancient traditions of the original Druids who met in groves of Oak trees. It is located at the rear of Adam Lindsay Gordon's Cottage. Measurements: 06/1982 Spread (m): 27.5 Girth (m): 3 Height (m): 20 Estimated Age (yrs): 117 Condition: ... more	T11298	Regional
Quercus robur English Oak Hamilton Botanic Gardens Cnr of French, Kennedy, Martin and Thompson Streets, HAMILTON VIC 3300 - Property No T11690	This is the largest known English Oak in Victoria for canopy spread and trunk circumference, although a specimen at Fernshaw is 28m high. The tree is a major feature in these gardens. The tree underwent tree surgery in 1985 when a cable was inserted to prevent the possibility of the trunk splitting. Contribution to landscape Outstanding size Outstanding example of ... more	T11690	Demolished

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