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Level of Significance

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  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

170yrs

Trees

1

Diameter

2m

Height - 25m

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Details

Common name
Algerian Oak
Botanical name
Quercus caneriensis
Other name
Big Eastfield Oak
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Maroondah (VIC)
Location
Eastfield Road Croydon VIC 3136
Access
Restricted
Significances
  • Outstanding size (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
12 Jul 2015
Date of classification
13 Jul 2016

Statement of Significance

This tree is of State signfiicance for its outstanding size and its contribution to the landscape.
This is the largest Algerian Oak in Victoria, and greatly enhances the urban landscape in which it has survived.

History

The tree was planted by the original European settlers between 150 -160 years ago. It was situated adjacent to original farmhouse and the area was donated to the then Croydon Council to be used as open space and the stables and training area for Croydon Light Harness Club. The tree amongst the oldest planted trees in Croydon, having reached an enormous size, is healthy and vigorous - it is still growing, with a useful life expectancy of 150+ years. The tree is well protected and maintained by Maroondah City Council so that its ongoing viability is assured.

Location

The tree is located adjacent to the stables of the stables of the Croydon Light Harness Club in Eastfield Road, Croydon.

Notes

"Amenity Tree Assessment, Peter Goegan (2011) for
The University of Melbourne" was supplied by Peter Goegan via email ([email protected]) and is saved in the digital folder on the NTAV server.